Iditarod Ceremonial Start Viewing
SAVE THE DATE! Come view the Ceremonial Start of the 2012 Iditarod Sled Dog Race with other mushing enthusiasts at the BLM Campbell Tract.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
BLM Campbell Tract Facility, Anchorage
(off 68th Avenue & Elmore Road)
The first mushers and dogsled teams will leave downtown Anchorage at 10 a.m. and take approximately 45 minutes to reach the Campbell Tract.
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you enjoy the Iditarod Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start:
- Parking is available at the BLM office building, Kasuun Elementary School, and Abbott Loop Community Ball Fields. No parking on BLM Campbell Creek Science Center Road or at the Science Center.
- Free shuttle buses are available between parking lots and viewing areas near the airstrip and the Science Center.
- For your safety and the safety of sled dogs, please stay on designated viewing trails.
- Pets must be leashed at all times. Better yet, leave the family dog home on this day to avoid conflicts with sled dogs.
- The Campbell Creek Science Center is open and welcomes visitors. Come in to warm up, enjoy refreshments, use the restrooms, and mingle with other mushing enthusiasts. Be sure to check out the Iditarod National Historic Trail exhibit inside the Science Center.
Download public parking and bus route maps.
For more information about viewing the Iditarod Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start at the BLM Campbell Tract, contact the Science Center at 267-1247.
Enjoy your visit to BLM-Alaska public lands!
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