DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN AUBURN, AL

War Eagle spirit pervades this college town of 76,000, where Auburn University's 30,000 students create distinct rhythms between academic year bustle and summer quiet. Located in east-central Alabama's gently rolling terrain, the city experiences true Southern heat—July highs near 92°F with crushing humidity—and mild winters averaging 42°F in January. Afternoon thunderstorms provide brief relief during summer months. The university's influence shapes everything from demographics to local economy in this community 50 miles northeast of Montgomery.