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Lance Mackey's enthusiastic finish in Nome was the talk of the 35th Iditarod, but the stunning images of the race in 2007 came from all over.
Track all 62 mushers along the trail with live stats throughout the race and historical biographies.
Throughout Iditarod 40, we'll be profiling the real athletes of the race. Get to know the sled dogs of the Last Great Race.
Check out the The Last Great Race from the fans' perspective as readers post photos from every checkpoint along the Iditarod trail.
Follow the mushers along the Iditarod trail's northern route, with live standings at each checkpoint.
Follow the news and notes leading up to the Iditarod and, after the race begins, live from the trail.
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Seavey on why he sued: 'I feel like I'm doing the right thing' 5/22 5:14 PM
Jonrowe wins dog care award; Mackey honored for sportsmanship 3/18 9:44 PM
Happy trails 3/16 2:47 PM
Third-place Ramey Smyth: 'I almost didn't get to the start line' 3/16 7:15 AM
Meet the Sled Dogs: Colleen & Penny 3/15 7:09 PM
Share photos of what you love most about your cabin; bonus for any outhouses that make it into your submissions.
Reader-submitted: 2012 Bicycling
Share photos of your races, rides, tricks or even your favorite bike.
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Alaska is home to hundreds of different migrating bird species and readers have posted hundreds of their bird-watching finds. Share your photos.
Reader-submitted: 2012 High School Grad
Alaska Spring 2012:Reader-submitted
2012 Bear sightings: Reader-submitted
Reader submitted: 2012 Aurora Borealis
Reader submitted: 2012 Iditarod
Reader submitted: Fur Rondy 2012
Alaska-based soldiers headed for Afghanistan
Brigade commander Col. Morris Goins addresses his troops and guests at a U.S. Army Alaska deployment ceremony for the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Tuesday morning November 29, 2011 at Sullivan Arena. The 3,500-soldier brigade will be departing for Afghanistan on a series of flights in November and December.
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Food Bank of Alaska Thanksgiving Blessing
The Food Bank of Alaska Thanksgiving Blessing project is a community-wide effort to provide turkeys and all the fixings to everyone in need on one day, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, from seven locations and is expected to provide enough food to feed around 7,000 families.
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Project manager Dustin Highers discusses the Southcentral Power Project located at the Chugach Electric Association headquarters off International Airport Road in Anchorage.
Touring the Goose Creek Correctional Center
Corrections commissioner Joe Schmidt describes the new Goose Creek Correctional Center slated to begin accepting prisoners in March of 2012 at Point MacKenzie.
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Master Sgt. Roger Sparks talks about the experience of Operation Bulldog Bite in Afghanistan.
Knight's Taxidermy stars in reality TV
Anchorage's urban homesteaders
Red, White and Blue Crew Marching Band
Honoring Service High School's servicemen
Fireweed Lane icon store to close
Kulis prepares to move its operation
Christmas loaves for the community
Lucky Wishbone's 55th anniversary
Memorial: Pfc. William Dawson and Pfc. Jaysine Petree