Okefenokee Alligator Armor

“I have always understood,” said Bilbo the Hobbit in a frightened squeak, “that dragons were softer underneath…” The dragon Smaug … 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

Okefenokee Swamp paddlers owe much to the federal Okefenokee NWR and Stephen C Foster state park employees that keep the … More

During our 2019, paddling trip through the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, we came across a unique alligator. This big gator … More

“Wow, that water’s cold!” I exclaimed as I put my hand over the side of our canoe and dipped my … More

“This magnificent Swamp, one of the very largest, if not the largest, in the entire United States, is truly a … More

A great start to our 2020 Okefenokee paddling trek! As we pushed off from the Stephen C Foster State Park … More

Another great way to explore the majestic Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia is through the app iNaturalist. The … More

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” Wait, that’s already been used. “In a culvert under the road there … More

This morning my daughter and I embark on our annual Okefenokee Swamp paddling trip! And this time, she is bringing … More