Okefenokee Swamp: A Great Rain Basin

Which slow-moving, murky, southern river is it that feeds the Okefenokee Swamp? How many creeks and spring must there be … More

Okefenokee Pine and Palmetto Uplands

Not all of the Okefenokee is swamped with water. There are some sandy islands within the refuge and plenty of … More

Like the wide open prairies of the Midwest, the Okefenokee prairies are large, open spaces that are composed of grasses, … More

A stroll to enjoy and photograph nature along the Chesser Island Boardwalk trail in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. … More

Perhaps the swamp doesn’t immediately come to mind when planning a romantic Valentine’s Day date, but a sunset cruise in … More

An excerpt from the wonderful nature writings of naturalist and explorer William Bartram, published in 1791: “THIS little lake and … More

Each Okefenokee morning, the signs of the night creatures are evident throughout the swamp. From tracks in the mud, to … More

As beautiful as the Okefenokee Swamp is today, I can only imagine the grandeur of the pristine beauty prior to … More

A December, 1875 Okefenokee Expedition report made to the State Geologist of Georgia, by C.A. Locke, Engineer in charge, Charleston … More

Excerpt from the 1926 History of the Okefenokee Swamp by AS McQueen and Hamp Mizell: “The prairies are the favorite resort for … More