In this special report, Scholastic News Zone explores the rigors of the trail on both musher and dog, and provides information about the race and the great state of Alaska. Notes from the Trail Get daily reports from the Iditarod trail by Tyrell Seavey, 16. Tyrell will provide daily reports from his snow mobile as he follows his grandfather, father, and brother on the Iditarod trail, March 3-20. Then join all four Seaveys in an online chat after the race on March 20. Find out here.
Mushers say yes, but animal rights activists say racing dogs are mistreated.
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