01/24/2025
Today is the International Day of Education! 📓
"January 24th was declared the international Day of Education by a resolution that was passed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 3 December 2018. Their sincere efforts world wide have shown promising results in the betterment of an educated individual that constitute a cultured society, which is supported with optimism and opportunities."
Education isn't just about learning in books, computers, or in a classroom. Education is about understanding and learning new cultures and ideas from around the world or even in other regions around your country. As a travel photographer, there is an importance about taking in the culture, community, and lifestyles of the places you visit.
This past summer visiting Alaska, there was several opportunities to learn the 100 year old tradition of dog sledding. At National Park and Preserve there is many opportunities to witness the power and learn about cultural tradition of the dog sled teams! 🐕
"At 40 below zero, it can be near impossible to try to start a motor, whereas a dog team simply needs a good breakfast and they are ready and willing to run. Overflow is a common challenge on rivers and trails in Denali. Snowmobiles can get bogged down and sink in this slushy mess whereas a dog team can run right through it and roll in the snow to dry off on the other side. If a machine breaks down in the middle of remote wilderness like Denali, you had better hope you are carrying the right spare parts and tools to fix it! However, if a sled dog gets sick or injured on the trail, you can always rely on the rest of the team to pull the sled while the injured dog can run loose or ride in the sled until they have recovered." 🐾
To learn more about Denali National Park's dog sledding teams and the history of this Native tradition, please visit their webpage; https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/kennels.htm
