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Beach of the Month
Fort Moultrie (SC)
In January 1776 Charlestonians began to defend their town by
starting construction of a fort on Sullivan's Island. Six months
later the palmetto log-and-sand fortification showed only two
walls facing the harbor and two incomplete walls exposed to Long
Island to the rear. Meanwhile British amphibious forces were
massing offshore. Rather than sail by the meager American defenses
into Charleston...
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On The
Trail At...
Mount Davis
Last month's trail took your dog to an unusual state highpoint
on Mount Frissell - this month is another, in Pennsylvania this
time. Two historic mountain ranges divide the Keystone State,
th e rugged Alleghenies and the Appalachians. Yet the one-mile
hike to the roof of Pennsylvania on Mt. Davis has about as much
elevation change as an escalator ride at your local mall...
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Quick Tip
Give Us Your Best
Gas prices are expected to keep summer travelers close to home
this year. Have you checked out all the best places to hike with
your dog near your house? Make a list and share them with other
dog lovers. Or see what others have to say as we start to compile
your choices...
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