Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

The Chesser family settled on 592 acres here in the swamp in the 1860’s. Three generations of the family would live here. They were self sufficient living off what they raised or hunted. This house is the final one built by the family and was completed in 1927. It is now a stop on the Swamp Island Road tour and gives a look back at what life was like before electricity, central air and running water.

Slash pines, ponds and blue skies along the parks scenic Swamp Island Drive.

This would be the only alligator we would see today in this beautiful wildlife refuge.

You don't have to paddle far into the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to find yourself far away from other people. Because of heat and bugs, summer is probably not the best time to visit, but the other three seasons are fine. Winter can be cool, but you'll find deep blue skies and water.

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Okefenokee Swamp Park

Explore the prehistoric lakes, lily-speckled waterways and dense jungles of a landscape known to the Creek Indians as the Land of the Trembling Earth.

close up of an american alligator next to a pond with lily pads along the swamp island drive in the marshes of okefenofee national wildlife refuge near folkston, in southern georgia

Suwanee Canal Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Suwanee Canal Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Folkston. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Laura S Walker State Park

You can take time to visit Laura S Walker State Park during your travels to Waycross. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Sand road throught the Satinay Forest, Fraser Island

Southern Forest World

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Southern Forest World during your trip to Waycross. Discover the area's entertainment choices and churches.

Stephen C Foster State Park

You can take time to visit Stephen C Foster State Park during your travels to Fargo. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Stephen C. Foster State Park

You can take time to visit Stephen C. Foster State Park during your travels to Fargo. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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