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Sled dog event this weekend
At least three dozen racers from several states will compete in the second annual Canadian- American Sledders Dry- Land Event. Park off icials have added several activites to make the weekend a family affair with fun for all ages. Dog lovers will enjoy the event, which gets underway at 9 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Traditional dry-land activities will include three events.• Canine-cross is a unique event where a dog is strapped to a harness attached to the runner who must run along with the dog. • In bike-joring, a team of typically four dogs is harnessed to a bicycle which is used to navigate the course. • Cart-racing is similar, except the sled is replaced by a chariot-like metal cart with wheels. Some of the carts are manufactured by the racers themselves. Designated spectator areas will be set up at the park. Refreshments will be available at the 40 Maples Day-Use Area. Sinnemahoning State Park will sponsor geocaching, minisnowshoe building, flint and steel firemaking demonstrations, bicycle tours and a campfire program.
Here is the schedule of events: Saturday 8 a.m.: Registration for racers at 40 Maples 9:30 a.m.: Races start at 40 Maples 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Snowshoe building workshop, Pavilion 2 Noon and 4 p.m.: Pennsylvania Tracks and Traces Program, Pavilion 1 2 p.m: Races conclude for the day; Winter Survival Skills and Flint and Steel Firemaking, Pavilion 1 2:30 p.m.: Dog-sledding presentation, Pavilion 2 3 p.m.: BYOB (Bring Your Own Bicycle) Lowlands Trail Bike Tour, 40 Maples 3 p.m.: Geo-caching program, "Caching About Coyotes," Pavilion 2 6 p.m.: S'mores and Story Campfire Program, "A Wolf in the House," Pavilion 1 Sunday 9:30 a.m.: Races start 2 p.m.: Races conclude 2:30 p.m.: Race results and awards presentation |
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