In 1875, The Atlanta Constitution published the dramatic headline: “We now announce to our readers, and the people of Georgia, that … More
Category: Okefenokee Alligators
The American Alligator abounds in the blackwater swamps of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia.
Obliging Alligators
An excerpt from naturalist Bradford Torrey’s 1894 book, A Florida Sketch-Book: “The river in that part of its course is comfortably … More
Be Aware! Alligators Present
An excerpt from my March 10, 2015 Okefenokee Nature Journal: Tuesday, 6:35 PM – As the fading light of dusk … More
Okefenokee Alligators: No Laughing Matter
An excerpt from the 1926 book History of the Okefenokee, By Hamp Mizell and AS McQueen: “Alligator hunting affords excellent … More
Virtual Okefenokee Exploration through iNaturalist
The Okefenokee has grown into an obsession! Even though I have opportunity for only a few “boots-on-the-ground” days in the … More
Young’un Screaming Bloody Mercy
Excerpt from The Last Remaining Indian in the Okefenokee Swamp, by Tommy Hartley: “Old man Lee was laying on the end … More
Okefenokee Anticipation
Whenever an Okefenokee excursion comes to an end, I am immediately antsy about another trip. Typically I have to wait … More
Okefenokee Alligator – a log with eyes
“Sam lay rolled in blankets beside Frodo. ‘I had a funny dream an hour or two before we stopped, Mr. … More
Okefenokee El Legarto
Internet rumor has it that the alligator received its name from the Spanish explorers that claimed Florida in the 1500’s. … More
Sophie’s Suitor
Any visitor to the Stephen C Foster Georgia State Park campground in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp has met … More
