To go where one has not gone before is the call of every adventurer’s heart. Many times my daughter and I … More
Tag: National Wildlife Refuge
Okefenokee Safe Solo: Maps and GPS
Is it safe to paddle the Okefenokee alone? I suppose that depends on many factors. I have made most of … More
Across Billy’s Lake
Excerpt from my Okefenokee Journal, October 26, 2022… Wednesday, 9:47 AM – The first leg of my journey to my … More
Sunset Stroll along the Suwannee River Sill
An excerpt from my Okefenokee Journal, October 25, 2022… Since the fall days were shortening, I wanted to be sure … More
And everywhere alligators, moccasins, lizards and other reptiles…
An excerpt from the journal of Howell C. Jackson describing the beautiful Suwannee River and its reptile inhabitants as he … More
Assailed By Alligators
My friends at church ask how I could dare to paddle the Okefenokee – especially alone! – with so many … More
Okefenokee Protection Alliance Ad in the AJC
I’m privileged that I could donate one of my photographs to support the cause to protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife … More
Acclimated Okefenokee Egret
Some critters are more accustomed to the presence of people than others. But it always amazes me when I come … More
Sinister Swamp Personalities
A fictional but fascinating description of the snake-laden, dark forests of the Okefenokee Swamp from Cecil Hulse Matchat’s 1938 novel, … More
Okefenokee Black-crowned Night Heron
There are several year-round resident birds within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. But some of those “common” birds are much … More