Ultimately, Balto’s legacy remains the most celebrated of all the dogs on the run. His monument in New York was complemented by an animated children’s film in 1995 and two later sequels.

but none were more famous than Balto. The Nome Serum Run was a massive national story in the early days of radio broadcasting. Romantic perceptions of Alaska, sick children, a frantic race through ...

This story also prominently features Balto's son, Kodi, who was among the puppy litter that we met in Balto II: Wolf Quest.