Meet the future sled dogs of Denali National Park in Alaska | USA TODAY

Alaskan husky puppies will grow up to be part of a century old legacy at Denali National Park and Preserve and much longer tradition in Alaska.

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The park’s very first employee purchased the first sled dogs in 1922 to help mark the park boundary, build patrol cabins, and go out to tell gold miners they could no longer harvest sheep and caribou from the park to feed their crews, according to Tomeo.

A century later, Denali’s sled dogs continue to carry out important jobs in the Alaska wilderness, but they’ve also become a beloved attraction for visitors.

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