Nature's Kennel is home to the outstanding Alaskan Huskies of Ed and Tasha Stielstra. A well-deserved thanks goes to our dogs for fourteen years of racing, including two UP 200 Championships and the top lower-48 Iditarod finish in 2009, 2011 and 2012. Congratulations to Ed's 25th place finish in Iditarod 2012!! His finishing team was Swann, Scott, Krister, Enzo, Cupid, Chuck, Bolt, Gus, Rhu and Flynt!
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Just for Teachers!
Summer Sled Dog School!July 22-26, 2013. Do you use the Iditarod in your classroom? Do you want to know what really goes on at an Iditarod sled dog kennel? Immerse yourself into "sled dog life" during our summer Iditarod sled dog school designed especially for educators. Nature's Kennel summer sled dog school provides hands on experiences at Nature's Kennel, mini-educational break out sessions and the opportunity to share classroom activities and ideas. Lodging is provided at Chamberlin's Old Forest Inn in Curtis and all meals are included. Cost is $835 per person (there is a discount if you choose to share a room). Class size is limited to 10 participants. For more details and information, call Tasha at 906-748-0513 or email info@natureskennel.com
Just for Girls!
Summer Sled Dog Camp for girls ages 9-12. August, 5-8, 2013. Summer sled dog camp gives girls a great way to be involved with the daily life Nature's Kennel. They will get to help with all the kennel chores from playing with the puppies to feeding and running the adult dogs. The girls will also get to learn about sled dog equipment, make their own dog booties, ride on our side-by-side ATV as it's pulled by the sled dogs, and even take some time for swimming and relaxing. Cost is $350 which includes all meals, lodging, and camp supplies. Lodging is provided in our rustic winter camping tent. Group size is limited to six. For more details and information, call Tasha at 906-748-0513 or email info@natureskennel.com.
2014 Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race Package!You can be in the Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race on January 4th, 2014! Be part of the race excitement and run the 4-dog, 13 mile race OR the 6-dog, 20 mile race. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! Our Race Package provides training, gear, dogs, and all the fun of a real sled dog race. Click here for more information.
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