Articles written by Sara Wittenberg
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Gulf State Park Alabama
Gulf State Park is located along Alabama's coast in Gulf Shores. It contains 6,150 acres, including two miles of white sand beaches, a 900 acre lake, and scrub forest.
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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Fort Morgan peninsula of the Alabama coast, encompassing 7,000 acres of beach and maritime forest near Gulf Shores.
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Sea Turtles of the U.S. Gulf Coastal Waters
Of the five species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed under the Endangered Species Act, two nest fairly regularly on the beaches of Alabama.
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Alabama's Share the Beach Program
Of the five species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed under the Endangered Species Act, three nest on the beaches of Alabama.
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Teaching About Thermal Energy and Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics, or the study of the relationship among thermal energy, heat, and work, is a basic tenet of physical science. Here is a fun way to teach this concept.
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Edible Cell Lab
This lab is appropriate for students of various ages and is a fun way to encourage students to learn about cell structure.
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Habitats and Birds of Southwest New Mexico
A week spent in various habitats in southwestern New Mexico in summer can produce a variety of species of birds.
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Birding Southwest New Mexico
Some of the country's most phenomenal birding can be found in southwest New Mexico. A week allows enough time to rack up some serious birds.
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Birding Southeast Arizona
Southeast Arizona is famous for birdwatching. Several species of birds found in Mexico have ranges that cross over into southern Arizona, allowing for many specialties.
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Habitats and Birds of Southeast Arizona
A week spent in various habitats in southeastern Arizona in summer can produce a variety of species of birds, including southwestern specialties.
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The Great Pacific or Eastern Garbage Patch
Floating in the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles off the California coast and stretching nearly to Japan, lies the world's largest garbage dump.
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Bottled Water Versus Tap Water, Which Is Better
Many people spend substantial amounts of money each year on bottled water because they believe that it is cleaner or safer than tap water.
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Environmental Dangers of Plastic Bags
Plastic bags are a universally ubiquitous material, as they are extremely cheap, lightweight yet durable, and easily accessible.
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The Virginia Opossum - North America's Marsupial
The Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is a member of the order Didelphimorphia which contains the new world opossums. There are six members of the genus Didelphis.
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West Indian Manatee Conservation
All four living members of the Order Sirenia, which includes West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus), are classified as "endangered" or "vulnerable".
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West Indian Manatees
Manatees are large aquatic herbivorous mammals, averaging ten feet in length and weighing between 800 - 1200 pounds.
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Slavery and the Civil War
The civil war (1861 - 1865) was fought largely over issues of slavery.
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Spring Mill State Park and Inn in Mitchell Indiana
Spend a day, spend a night, at Spring Mill State Park in Indiana. The park is beautiful, the inn is quaint and historic, families will find lots to entertain everyone.
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Berea College Kentucky
The heart of this town is Berea College and the crafts made by its students.
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Historical Kentucky: Bardstown Area/Derby Region
Take a day or two and explore some highlights within this region of KY. Learn about a past president, visit the home that inspired the state song, and taste KY bourbon.
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Abraham Lincoln – His Birth and Childhood
A visit to two sights in Kentucky, only miles apart, provide a glimpse into the life of Abraham Lincoln.
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Kentucky's Bluegrass Region - Historic Sites
A day spent in the heart of Kentucky, the Bluegrass Region, is sure to please anyone who appreciates history and culture.
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Travel in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas, in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, offers a plethora of opportunities for the adventurous.
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Threats to Songbirds
North American songbirds face many threats, such as habitat loss, pesticides, collisions with windows, and house cats. Minimizing hazards can help imperiled species.
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Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
The United States has an extensive system of National Wildlife Refuges, started in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt via the creation of Pelican Island NWR in Florida.
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Devil's Den State Park Arkansas, USA
Devil's Den State Park has roots in the 1930s when the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was established as part of F.D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
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Jamaica's Natural Wonders of the Northern Coast
Jamaica is the largest English speaking island in the Caribbean with a population of 2.5 million. Tourism is the island's second largest industry.
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Ouachita Mountain Biological Station
Nestled in the Ouachita National Forest in southern Arkansas, near Mena yet far enough to feel in the middle of nowhere, lies the Ouachita Mountain Biological Station.
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Going Green In Your Home
With the recent campaign toward green living, many companies have decided to jump on board and make their own version of an environmentally-friendly cleaning product.
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St. Lucian Travel - What to See and Do
Saint Lucia is a popular travel destination, boasting beaches, mountains, and lush rainforests that hold rare and endemic species.
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A Naturalist's Guide to Central Texas
Like nature? Like culture? Then you'll have a ball in the heart of Texas.
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The Horrors of Roadside Zoos
Countless animals, some of them rare or threatened, waste away each year in poorly designed, atrociously managed roadside zoos.
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