Iditarod History, Stories and a Tall Alaska Tale

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The Iditarod commemorates the 1925 Serum Run to Nome. Author and historian, Steven Levi, joins us to share interesting history stories about that Serum Run that saved Nome.

He also talks more about his book The Human Face of the Alaska Gold Rush,  http://www.bigalaskashow.com/book-reviews/the-human-face-of-the-alaska-gold-rush-by-steve-levi

Co-host, Mike Ford, shares his first broadcast experience in 1980 in Nome. Classic!


[Full Podcast]

 

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Plus, we have a Tall Alaska Tale about Colonel Norman Vaughn!

Link to Tall AK Tale Page