In an 1825 oration, early American poet Charles Sprague beautifully laments the extirpation of the American Indian that once roamed … More
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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 – Dark, Dangerous and Foreboding
“The artist can find in this Swamp scenes for masterpieces – from the beautiful to the somber – for a … More
Okefenokee Blackwater River
The Suwannee; a mysterious blackwater river. Textured cypress tower high above, doubled in their height by their reflection in the … More
Okefenokeology Video Series, Episode 9
The Okefenokee Swamp Park is broadcasting Professor Don Berryhill’s video series, Okefenokeology! Subscribe to their YouTube channel to receive updates. “Watch … More
Okefenokeology Video Series, Episode 8
The Okefenokee Swamp Park is broadcasting Professor Don Berryhill’s video series, Okefenokeology! Subscribe to their YouTube channel to receive updates. “Watch … More
Okefenokeology Video Series, Episode 2
The Okefenokee Swamp Park is broadcasting Professor Don Berryhill’s video series, Okefenokeology! Subscribe to their YouTube channel to receive updates. “Watch this … More
Okefenokee Tussock Growth
The canoe trails of the Okefenokee Swamp are full of character and adventure. As one paddles through the black water, … More
Thank an Okefenokee NWR Ranger!
Okefenokee Swamp paddlers owe much to the federal Okefenokee NWR and Stephen C Foster state park employees that keep the … More
Springtime in the Okefenokee Swamp
“Wow, that water’s cold!” I exclaimed as I put my hand over the side of our canoe and dipped my … More