We’re in a Gator Hole!

An exciting excerpt from Louis Pendleton’s 1895 book, In the Okefenokee… Accordingly, as soon as they were opposite another island, Joe … 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

Hot summers… extended periods of drought… plenty of exposed organic peat material… and a random but well-placed lightning strike; all … More