Sled Dog Racing in Wyoming

Each year, the state of Wymoning hosts the Lower 48's largest sled dog race. Just like Little Willy's race, this one starts in the town square of Jackson. Unlike Willy's race, this one travels all across the state.

View the 2007 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race's schedule to add all of the miles the mushers will travel this winter.

View the purse to see how much money is available for winners in this year's race.

Exploring Jackson, WY

The town closest to Little Willy and Grandfather's farm is Jackson. Use the links below to explore all there is to do in the area today.

Select the top 5 things you would like do during a vacation to this area. After you have shown your list to Mr. Losik, list your plans in the comments area.

JacksonHoleNet.Com

Frommer's Travel Guide

Jackson Hole Summer Fun

Jackson Hole Winter Fun

Section 1 Vocabulary Words

By clicking on the following vocabulary words, you will be taken to a definition at Dictionary.com.

When finished studying the definitions, use the comment area below to type 3 sentences. In each sentence, use 1 vocabulary word the same way it is used in the story.

acre, bushel, credit, examination, explanation, harmonica, harness, harvest, irrigation, mature, mend, palomino, situation, strongbox.

Wyoming Animal Research

To better understand Wyoming, the setting of Stone Fox, use these online resources to understand the state's animals and habitats.

View a short movie of Wyoming from YellowstonePark.com

National Park Service: Yellowstone Wildlife
Virginia Tech Study of Yellowstone Wildlife

eNature.com's guide to animals from the Wyoming Rocky Mountains


Another great resource for any animal exploration is: BioKids from The University of Michigan.