Signage on the Knik Goose Bay Road clearly marks the 15 mile stretch of pavement that's been dubbed as the "Joe Redington Sr. Memorial Trail." Redington is also known as "the father of the Iditarod," for his role in founding the world famous sled dog race.
Near mile 13.5 of his memorial trail, there's another marker. It's a large wooden tripod, holding a plaque which reads: "KNIK - Mile 147 (1911 Seward to Nome Route)." From the roadway, you can still see Redington's boat, "the Nomad" sitting, marooned at the edge of Knik Goose Bay.
That's the exact spot where the Historic Iditarod Trail crosses over Knik Goose Bay Road, running through what's recently become one of the most popular areas for development in Alaska.
"With all the new people coming in, the first thing they do is block the trails," said Terry Langholz, a member of the "Iditarod Trail Blazers" group.
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