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Transportation by Paw

Season 2 Episode 10 | 1m 14s

Before planes and highways, Alaska relied on sled dogs. The Iditarod honors the 1925 serum run to Nome, showing how transportation—and heroism—comes in many forms. Today, the sled dog tradition is still alive, and it's a career for those who love the snow and the sled.

Aired: 07/15/25

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