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May 2009. In this issue:
















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Feature

Doggin’ America’s Gold Rushes
So you think gold strikes are things you only read about in history books? Tell that to the prospectors still hunting gold in 2009. California has more than 25,000 active gold-mining claims. And when we slide into times like these when money gets scarce, people’s dreams drift back to that big gold strike - in the first three months of 2009, 1,173 more claims...


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Beach of the Month
Dauphin Island, Alabama

The beaches on the Texas Gulf coast are generally dog friendly. They are also generally vehicle-friendly. Mustang Island State Park, just across the causeway from Padre Island National Seashore and Corpus Christi doesn’t allow driving on the hard sand beach so this is one of the best places...



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On The Trail Of...
Enchanted Rock

This massive dome of pink granite is considered a batholith - an underground rock formation uncovered by erosion. It is one of the largest batholiths in America. When it came time to build the impressive Texas state capitol in Austin, pink granite from here, 18 miles north of Fredericksburg, was used. The climb to the top of the 425-foot Enchanted Rock is mostly up bare rock and waiting on top...



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Quick Tip
The Skinny On Fat Dogs

After a cold winter and wet spring, your dog may be a few hikes behind this year. If you are worried about your dog’s ability to fit into this summer’s bathing suit, a reliable way to spot a few extra pounds is...



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