Douglas Baltes is a writer who loves the ocean! He has worked for five years to learn about it. He writes fun stories about the Great Southern Reef in Australia, a big place with giant kelp forests under the water. Douglas has a degree in Marine Biology from the University of Tasmania, so he knows a lot about sea life! He works with nice groups to save the kelp forests. Douglas writes easy and exciting stories about them. He also leads happy projects to help the forests grow again. The Australian Marine Conservation Society loves his work!
Welcome to Hononegah Forest Preserve Hononegah Forest Preserve is in Rockton, Illinois, next to the Rock River. It covers over 500 acres of woods, fields, and wetlands. People love it for hiking, camping, biking, and playing in the river. It’s the oldest preserve in Winnebago County, started in 1924. Long ago, Stephen Mack, the first…
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Socotra Island is a special place. It sits in the Indian Ocean, far from Yemen’s coast. People call it the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean” because it has plants and animals you can’t find anywhere else. Firhmin Forest is one of its best spots. This forest has many Dragon Blood Trees. These trees look like…
Welcome to Cabwaylingo State Forest Cabwaylingo State Forest covers 8,123 acres in southern West Virginia. Its name comes from four counties: Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, and Mingo. This forest is a fun place to visit. You can hike trails, stay in old cabins, or ride ATVs. My name is Douglas Baltes. I studied Marine Biology at…
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The Brendan T. Byrne State Forest Campground is a special place in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. It’s big, with lots of trees, sandy ground, and swamps. I’m Douglas Baltes, and I love nature. I studied Marine Biology at the University of Tasmania for five years. I learned about ocean life and how to protect it….
Welcome to Bear Swamp State Forest Bear Swamp State Forest is a lovely place in Cayuga County, New York. It’s near a big lake called Skaneateles Lake. This forest is huge, with more than 3,300 acres to explore. People who love trails and nature think it’s super cool. It has lots of paths for walking,…
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Welcome to Afton Forest Preserve Afton Forest Preserve is a big, beautiful place in DeKalb County, Illinois. It covers 316 acres of land. People come here to watch birds and have fun with family. You can see forests, prairies, and wetlands. Many animals and plants live here. It’s a great spot for picnics, walks, and…
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Hi! I’m Douglas Baltes. I love nature and have studied it for years. I have a degree in Marine Biology from the University of Tasmania. I’ve explored oceans and forests, like Solana State Forest in Minnesota. This place is special! It has fun ATV trails, bright northern lights, and quiet spots to enjoy nature. I’ll…
Hi! I’m Douglas Baltes. I studied sea life at the University of Tasmania. I love nature, like the ocean and forests. I’ve hiked in Kauai for years. This guide is about Puu Ka Pele Forest Reserve. It’s near Waimea Canyon. You’ll learn about lookouts, hikes, maps, and camping. I wrote this to be super easy…
Jon J Duerr Forest Preserve is a fun park in South Elgin, Illinois. It’s by the Fox River. The park is big, with 564 acres. It has a secret waterfall, old memorials, and nice trails. You can hike, bike, fish, or rest here. This article tells you all about the park. It talks about nature,…
What Is Inyo National Forest? Inyo National Forest is a pretty place. It’s in California and Nevada. It covers 1.9 million acres. It’s near the Sierra Nevada and White Mountains. This forest has big mountains, very old trees, and huge wild areas. It shows nature’s beauty. I’m Douglas Baltes. I studied Marine Biology at the…
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