An excerpt from William Bartram’s Travels, published in 1791. “STILL keeping close along shore; on turning a point or projection of the … More
Category: Okefenokee Alligators
The American Alligator abounds in the blackwater swamps of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia.
Blood-curdling Swamp Sounds
Even in our modern age of campgrounds, well-marked trails, and battery-operated flashlights and GPS, the Okefenokee Swamp can still become … More
Not a Good Day for Gators
In 1875, The Atlanta Constitution published the dramatic headline: “We now announce to our readers, and the people of Georgia, that we … More
Clouds of Vapour from Their Nostrils
A favorite passage from William Bartram’s Travels, published in 1791. “I have seen an alligator take up out of the water … More
Alligator Tail
An alligator is a whole lot of tail! Full of muscle and strength, the tail makes up half of an … More
Prairies, Lakes, Islands and Hammocks
Within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, there are several habitats contained within one “swamp” ecosystem: lakes, prairies, hammocks and island … More
Walk Across on Their Heads
A favorite passage from William Bartram’s Travels, published in 1791: “IT was by this time dusk; and the alligators had nearly … More
The Same Baby Gators?
A passage from my Okefenokee journal from March 2017 after coming upon a pod of juvenile alligators: At 9:50 AM, … More
DO NOT FEED THE ALLIGATORS!!!
Throughout the Stephen C Foster campground in the Okefenokee Swamp, there are signs warning against the feeding of wildlife. These … More
Distant Heavy Thunder
An excerpt from William Bartram’s Travels published in 1791. “BUT what is yet more surprising to a stranger, is the incredible … More
