Tails and tales...Arctic adventurer Paul Schurke has a passion for both the history of polar exploration and stories of “man’s best friend.” At this year’s Winterer’s Gathering, he’ll be sharing both. In this special 2-part, 2-hour morning seminar, Paul will share anecdotes, research, images and insights on the curious journey that transformed Canis Lupus (gray wolves) into the hundreds of breeds of Canis Lupus Familiaris that grace our existence today with their companionship as well as service. In the second half of the class, Paul will shift gears to share dog stories & explore the tug that dogs have on our heart strings. Paul will share a few of his of own favorite stories including the Wintergreen classic about the curious destiny of “The Dog Named Sam.” He’ll also explore the art of animal storytelling and how you can draw from your special experiences with pets or wild animals to add compelling tales to your campfire repertoire or perhaps even to write and publish.