Sled Dog Race at Punderson this Weekend!
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COLUMBUS, OH – Weather conditions are ideal for mushers and their sled dog teams to compete during the annual Punderson Classic Sled Dog Race at Punderson State Park, January 9 and 10.
The park’s manicured golf course and woodland trails provide a scenic backdrop for the event, sponsored by the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland. More than 60 sled dog teams are scheduled to compete. Spectators are welcome and admitted free.
The qualifying runs get underway at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and continue through 2 p.m. Sunday’s races, including the competition for the $1,000 purse, also begin at 10 a.m. and are expected to conclude by 2 p.m.
General parking for the event is provided at the Punderson State Park beach. Spectators are advised to dress warmly, and come prepared to walk up to one-half mile from the parking area to the race viewing area at the golf course. For the convenience of spectators and participants, snacks and warm refreshments, including hot dogs and chili, will be available the golf course pro shop. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch are served at the dining room at the nearby Punderson Manor lodge and conference center.
Cat Person? Other Winter Activities at Punderson
Park visitors can enjoy additional winter fun at Punderson, including trails for cross-country skiing, a sledding hill, and outdoor skating rink. Options for comfortable overnight stays at the park include guest rooms in the historic Punderson Manor, as well as heated two-bedroom vacation cottages. Special rates on lodge and cottage stays are offered during the event. Reservations can be made by on-line at www.ohiostateparks.org, or by calling 1-800-AT-A-PARK (1-800-282-7275).
Punderson State Park is located outside the village of Newbury in Geauga County, 30 miles east of Cleveland. The park entrance is off State Route 87.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com
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