As part of our Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units, we're up in Tuolumne County, in the heart of California's Yosemite Gold Country! Here until the end of the month, we're already experiencing the quaint historic gold rush towns, winter outdoor adventures in Yosemite National Park and the Stanislaus National Forest, and we're looking forward to celebrating California Restaurant Week at the various restaurants and eateries in the region.

In this issue, Dr. Charles Rawlings treks with the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, artist Victoria Chick discusses pioneer photographer and artist William Henry Jackson, Karen Pierce Gonzalez gives her advice on Planning PR Campaigns, MaryAine Curtis shares tips on Boosting Self-Confidence, and Donna George gives us her Crunchy Thai Salad Recipe.