A loud call breaks the warm, still afternoon air. “Are there monkeys in the Okefenokee Swamp?”, my young daughter asks.…
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Not Without its Attractive Side – HC Jackson in the Okefenokee 1890
An excerpt from the journal of Howell C. Jackson describing the beautiful Okefenokee Prairies as he surveyed the Okefenokee Swamp…
To go where one has not gone before…
To go where one has not gone before is the call of every adventurer’s heart. Many times my daughter and I…
Okefenokee Safe Solo: Maps and GPS
Is it safe to paddle the Okefenokee alone? I suppose that depends on many factors. I have made most of…
Across Billy’s Lake
Excerpt from my Okefenokee Journal, October 26, 2022… Wednesday, 9:47 AM – The first leg of my journey to my…
Sunset Stroll along the Suwannee River Sill
An excerpt from my Okefenokee Journal, October 25, 2022… Since the fall days were shortening, I wanted to be sure…
And everywhere alligators, moccasins, lizards and other reptiles…
An excerpt from the journal of Howell C. Jackson describing the beautiful Suwannee River and its reptile inhabitants as he…
Assailed By Alligators
My friends at church ask how I could dare to paddle the Okefenokee – especially alone! – with so many…
Okefenokee Protection Alliance Ad in the AJC
I’m privileged that I could donate one of my photographs to support the cause to protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife…
Acclimated Okefenokee Egret
Some critters are more accustomed to the presence of people than others. But it always amazes me when I come…