The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome was hundreds of miles from anywhere and under siege from a contagious disease known as the ...

Balto was immortalized in movies and with statues ... Run demonstrated the critical role sled dogs played in the survival and communication of remote Alaskan communities, while the Iditarod ...

where legendary movie actress Mary Pickford placed a wreath around his neck. FILE – The statue erected to honor “Balto” and other heroic sled dogs who carried serum to Nome, Alaska ...

Balto was immortalized in movies and with statues in New York's Central Park and one in ... "The Serum Run demonstrated the critical role sled dogs played in the survival and communication of remote ...

Learn More In the vast, rugged landscapes of the Arctic, a group of dog breeds stands out for their incredible strength, loyalty, and beauty. These breeds, built to survive extreme cold and harsh ...