An excerpt from the journals of naturalist Francis Harper, 1929: “We did everything we could to destroy it. We skinned … More
Author: William Wise
Sunset at camp Maul Hammock
April 19, 2024 – Just after 6 PM, my daughter and I reached the Maul Hammock overnight shelter in the … More
Okefenokee Swamper Talk
From the journals of naturalist Francis Harper, 1929: a conversation with Swamper Ezekiel Henderson… “I was fishing one time in … More
Okefenokee Otters
Two years ago today I was excited to photograph my first River Otters within the boundaries of the Okefenokee Refuge… … More
The Okefenokee’s Pig Frog
Pig Frogs are the big Lithobates of the Okefenokee Swamp. Although they may not be readily seen among the floating … More
Curious Okefenokee Alligator
Not long after arriving at the Big Water Shelter in the Okefenokee Swamp, a curious alligator came drifting toward the … More
Okefenokee Common Ribbon Snake
I have no idea how my daughter and I spotted this pencil-thin Ribbon Snake in the tangled vegetation. Okefenokee National … More
Attention Flower Hunters!
I have to admit, my lure to the Great Okefenokee Swamp is the alligators and snakes. But for those seeking … More
Minnie’s Lake Gathering of Gators
Minnie’s Lake is always a great destination for a day-paddle in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Launching from Stephen C … More
Minnie’s Lake Lounging Gator
As we paddle near Minnie’s Lake in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, the canoe run widens, the Cypress trees overhead … More