Last summer, we spent a few unforgettable days in Nome, Alaska. Situated in Alaska's Arctic, it's a legendary spot known for being the finish line of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and the center of the gold rush from 1899 to 1909. However, long before these events and continuing to this day, it is the home of the Iñupiat people. Today you can experience a blend of Alaska Native culture, rugged adventure, stunning scenery, rich history, and charming small-town vibes. Over the next few weeks, we'll s

Join us on our second drive of the trip to Nome as we explore the breathtaking Nome-Teller Highway! This 73-mile adventure west of Nome is filled with stunning scenery and rich history. Highlights of our journey included: 🐂 Spotting majestic Musk Oxen in their natural habitat! 🌟 Crossing Anvil Creek, just a mile below the historic 1898 gold discovery site that sparked the Nome gold rush. 🌸 Meeting friendly locals picking Fireweed 🌊 Visiting the Inupiat village of Teller at the end of the roa

The annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race had its ceremonial start in Anchorage, AK yesterday! Mushers and their teams of 12-16 sled dogs officially start racing in Willow, travel through a rugged landscape of roughly 1,000 miles, and finish in Nome. | WeatherNation

100 years ago today, Balto and a team of sled dogs reached Nome, Alaska, delivering lifesaving diphtheria antitoxin to a stricken community along the historic Iditarod trail. This act of heroism on the part of all the mushers and sled dogs who made the journey led to this famous statue being erected in @centralparknyc later that year, in December 1925. Today, two members of the sled team are honored here in New York: both Balto, who completed the race, and Togo, who led the longest and most dang