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June 2008

Top dogs

© Dave Dulak

Bone up on some basics about training, hunt tests and field trials that prepare dogs for good days afield.

by Kathryn A. Kahler

Half a billion dollars is a lot of money by anyone's standards. The Rolling Stones pocketed that much from their most recent world tour, and Wisconsin's sports enthusiasts feed the state's economy...



© Mary Hopson
 A tale of two tigers

It's easier to tell apart swallowtail butterflies species by their habits than by their looks.

Mountain biking 101

The winding, scenic trails are designed to cross logs, climb rocks and ford streams, and mountain bikers wouldn't have it any other way!

Piping up for plovers

These rare birds need special attention.

© Ryan Rogers
 A wild ribbon of forest and water

More than 250 miles of river await exploration on the Namekagon and St. Croix.

© Thomas L. Eddy
 Wisconsin botany blitz!

Come along as volunteers inventory the goods in nature's warehouse.

© Whim Wham Illustration Studio
 Ready for warm weather fun

Creature Comforts warms up to spring weather, sunshine and getting down in the dirt.

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