DOGSLEDDING (and us)
Video Clip which AARP Made about the Herderings on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG4vYbdmsK8
News Segments on YouTube About Husky Power Dogsledding:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reHe6NAVawo
Video Clip on a local realtors blogsite: Brad Nesline's Video Blog
All About Dogsledding (A Global Mushing Site): www.SleddogCentral.com
International Federation of Sled Dog Sport: www.sleddogsport.com
Answers to CRITICS of Dogsledding and the Iditarod on SunHusky's site:: http://www.geocities.com/sunhusky/IditaFacts.html
"Mushing Magazine" website: www.MushingMagazine.com
More About Dogsledding: www.Sleddogin.com
Dogsledding and the Iditarod: www.DogSled.com
International Federation of Sled Dog Sport: www.sleddogsport.com
Mush with Pride (Guidelines): www.mushwithpride.org
Mushing General: GoMush.com
Iditarod Trail History, Upcoming Events, etc: Iditarodnationalhistorictrail.org
Metabolisim of Sled Dogs--How Do They Do It? Outside Magazine Article
WEATHER IN GARRETT COUNTY
Local Weather site: www.garrettcountyweather.com/
Reliable Forecast at Intellicast: www.intellicast.com/Local/Forecast.aspx?location=USMD0005
GARRETT COUNTY INFO and MD STATE ACTIVITIES
County & Area Info, Events, Businesses: www.VisitDeepCreek.com
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce: www.GarrettChamber.com
Deep Creek Lake Area Info: www.DeepCreekHospitality.com
Deep Creek Lake Area "Blog:" www.DeepCreekBlog.com
Events, Info, Business Listings: Deep Creek times
Garrett County Trails Promotion: www.garretttrails.org
Maryland State Info: www.greatmaryland.com
Maryland State Directory of Info: http://www.directorymaryland.com
Maryland Office of Tourism: Visit MD
Guided Nature Tours: www.allearthecotours.com
DNR Nature Tourism Site: DNR Nature Tourism
DOG (& CAT) BOARDING IN OUR AREA:
Pet Care in your own home--great! :www.garrettpetminders.com
Cassellmen Veterinarian in Grantsville: 301-895-3109
A very nice boarding facility in a home between McHenry and Oakland:
Tails of Paradise Pet Boarding. Call or email owner Nikki Brown: 301-387-2329
tailsofparadise@verizon.net
Animal House in Frostburg: 301-689-1758
Stonehaven Boarding near Cumberland: 814-324-4321
LODGING IDEAS FOR SCOUT GROUPS:
Hickory Environmental Education Center has rustic cabins for a very low price for educational-based groups of visitors such as scouts (closed during deep winter): http://www.ga.k12.md.us/Schools/Hickory
Western MD 4-H Center (similar education large group facility): http://www.extension.umd.edu/local/garrett
A nearby privately-owned cabin/lodge renting to church groups, small family groups and scouts only: www.travel-library.com/accommodations/north_america/usa/maryland/cumberland/country_acres_retreat.html
Another Similar Cabin/Lodge Nearby: www.WhisperingPinesCabin.net
Nice new campground right next door to us: www.bumblebeervparkandcampground.com
Campgrounds at State Parks: state parks
Sports-camp facility with bunkhouses, etc: http://www.camp-deepcreek.com
LOW COST HOTELS:
Riverside in Friendsville: http://riversidehotel.us/
Yough Valley Motel, Friendsville: www.youghvalleymotel.com/
Casselman Inn, Grantsville: www.thecasselman.com/
SOME LODGING OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE:
List of Pet Friendly Lodging on our Chamber's website: category
Nice new campground right next door to us: www.bumblebeervparkandcampground.com
Taylor-Made Vacations: www.DeepCreekVacations.com
Off-Lake Rental Homes: www.offlakerentals.com
Long and Foster Vacation Rentals: DeepCreekResort.com
Railey Vacation Rentals: www.deepcreek.com
Coldwell Banker Rentals: www.DeepCreekRealty.com
"Oak and Apple" B&B: www.OakandAppleInn.com
"Bear Creek Crossing" B&B: http://www.bearcreekbb.net
"Stonebow Inn" B&B: www.StonebowInn.com
"Haley Farm B&B" www.haleyfarm.com
"North Glade Inn" B&B: North Glade Inn
"Hartzell House" in Addison, PA: http://www.hartzellhouse.com/
PETITION TO SIGN IN SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A BOY SCOUT DOGSLEDDING MERIT BADGE (Girl Scouts have one):
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/dmmbsp/index.html
AREA DOGSLED CLUBS:
Blue Ridge Sled Dog Club: www.blueridgesleddogclub.webs.com/
Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club: www.pennsleddogclub.com/
(NJ) Jersey Sands Sled Dog Club: Jersey Sands
GARRETT COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE NON-PROFITS:
HART for Animals: www.hartforanimals.org/
PAWs: www.garrettpaws.org
Humane Society of Garrett County: www.garrettcohumanesociety.com/
Animal Shelter (County Gov't): www.garrettcounty.org/animal/main.aspx
AREA FOOD/RESTAURANTS:
Fireside Deli: www.firesidedeli.com/
Deep Creek Gourmet:
Annie's Country Kitchen:
Brenda's Pizza:
Trader's CoffeeHouse:
Will O the Wisp:
DCs at Wisp Resort:
Canoe Coffe/Sandwiches:
Ledos:
Perkins:
Smileys Pizza:
Unos:
Pine Lodge Steakhouse:
Sante Fe Grill:
Black Bear:
Smiley's Pizza:
Mntn. State Brewing Co:
SIBERIAN HUSKIES:
So… You Want a Siberian Husky?: www.shca.org
A Nearby Siberian Rescue Group (PA): www.SibeRescue.com
Another Nearby Northern Breed Rescue Group (PA): Harnessed to Hope
Another Nearby Siberian Rescue Group (VA): www.siberianHuskyAssist.com
Siberian Rescue (WV/TN/NC/SC/GA): http://www.siberianhuskyassist.com/
Siberian Rescue Nationwide: www.SiberianRescue.org
Siberian Husky Rescue Group in the Mid-Atlantic Region: www.SiberianRescue.org
Siberian Husky Club of America: www.shca.org
Siberian Husky Colors: www.huskycolors.com/rescue.html
Breed Information: www.ooowoo.com/FAQs/index.html
and www.cs.uu.nl/breeds/huskies.html
Ring of Siberian Husky Sites: www.geocities.com
DOGSLED RACING:
The Iditarod: www.iditarod.com
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: www.beargrease.com
The Yukon Quest: www.yukonquest.org
The Junior Yukon Quest: www.junioryukonquest.org
Kuskokwim 300: www.k300.org
Grand Portage: www.grandportageMN.com
International Pedigree Stage Sled Dog Race: www.wyomingstagestop.org
AttaBoy 300: www.attaboy300.com
ESSAYS, STORIES, ETC ABOUT DOGSLEDDING and THE NORTH:
Dave Barry: www.thepost.baker.ohiou.edu
Robert W. Service, Ballads of a Cheechako: www.loco-lobo.com/cheechako.html
Robert W. Service, The Spell of the Yukon: www.loco-lobo.com/yukon.html
SKI-JORING, PULK AND DOG SCOOTERING:
Alaska Skijoring and Pulk Association: www.sleddog.org/skijor
Scootering with Your Dog: www.dogscooter.com
VETERINARY SITES:
International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association: www.isdvma.org
Small Animal Poison Guide: www.aspca.org
Canine Diversity and Genetics: www.canine-genetics.com
Athletic and Working Dogs Website: www.sportsvet.com/
Dr. Rober Forto--Canine Behaviourist: www.robertforto.com/Robert_Forto.com/Welcome.html
Vet Info Website: www.vetinfo.com/
EQUIPMENT WE USE:
Sleds: Maine Made Dogsleds: Maine Made Dog Sleds
Touri Cart: Fritz Dyke Carts: http://www.dyck-carts.com/index1.htm
Alpine Outfitters Harnesses, Ganglines, etc: www.AlpineOutfitters.net
Cold Spot Hardware: ColdSpotFeeds.com
Fencing: www.BestFriendFence.com
OTHER DOGSLED TOUR COMPANIES:
Central MD: www.marylanddogsledding.com
Jan's Dogsledding Tours in Alaska: www.muzzysplace.net |
