Off the backside of the Chesser Homestead in the Okefenokee Swamp there is a dead-end trail named Ridley’s Island Trail. … More
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Fall in the Okefenokee
When most people think of fall foliage, they think of afternoon hikes in the Smokey Mountains or drives on winding … More
Okefenokee Getaway
The Okefenokee Swamp teaches us a something about our lives on this planet. It lets us know how dependent we … More
Okefenokee Swamp Sandhill Cranes
Whenever a car stops along Swamp Island Drive, a wildlife viewing drive winding through the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, you … 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
Okefenokee Video: A Stroll Down Chesser Island Boardwalk Trail
A stroll to enjoy and photograph nature along the Chesser Island Boardwalk trail in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. … More
Watch the Roadsides!
The Swamp Island Drive is a 7-mile driving trail in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. It winds through a typical … More
My First Okefenokee Eagles!
I was strolling back down the Chesser Island Boardwalk from the observation tower when I saw a large bird perched … More