The canoe trails of the Okefenokee Swamp are full of character and adventure. As one paddles through the black water, … More
Author: William Wise
Thank an Okefenokee NWR Ranger!
Okefenokee Swamp paddlers owe much to the federal Okefenokee NWR and Stephen C Foster state park employees that keep the … More
Okefenokee Alligator Battles
During our 2019, paddling trip through the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, we came across a unique alligator. This big gator … More
Springtime in the Okefenokee Swamp
“Wow, that water’s cold!” I exclaimed as I put my hand over the side of our canoe and dipped my … More
Okefenokee: Nature Lover’s Paradise
“This magnificent Swamp, one of the very largest, if not the largest, in the entire United States, is truly a … More
Athletic_Gurl’s Okefenokee Video Adventure 2020
My daughter’s video from our 2020 Okefenokee National Wildife Refuge paddling trip. She was excited to bring along a friend … More
A Cautious Eye in the Okefenokee
A great start to our 2020 Okefenokee paddling trek! As we pushed off from the Stephen C Foster State Park … More
Okefenokee on iNaturalist
Another great way to explore the majestic Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia is through the app iNaturalist. The … More
Okefenokee Gutter Gator
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” Wait, that’s already been used. “In a culvert under the road there … More
Which Way Okefenokee?
This morning my daughter and I embark on our annual Okefenokee Swamp paddling trip! And this time, she is bringing … More