February 14, 2003Do only that which is right---------------------
A large crowd braved subzero temperatures in downtown Marquette to watch the start of the 14th running of the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship. Due to poor snow conditions in the southern Upper Peninsula, the race route for 2003 was modified. This year, the 244 mile trail stretches from Marquette to the small Alger County village of Grand Marais, and then back again to Marquette. 29 teams started the U.P. 200. Everyone had a great time in spite of the cold temperatures. I also drove to Chatham to watch the start of the Midnight Run, a 65 mile race from Chatham to near the Bear Trap Inn in Van Meer. The Superior Central Schools were serving food at the Rapid River Township Hall to raise money for the Science Olympiad. Of course, I had to help out by downing a hot dog, potato chips, and dill pickle. New Slide Show! U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship (15 Pictures) Check out our new Snowmobiling page! We'll be adding new information to the page as time permits. -------------------- Do only that which is right. tenet of the Universal Life Church
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