Nature: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

A coalition of environmental organizations delivered more than 24,000 petition signatures and nearly 300 pieces of artwork from children to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office Thursday, urging him to permanently protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The groups, which included Environment Georgia, Garden Club of Georgia, Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and others, called on the governor to support pending legislation to ban future surface mining on the refuge’s Trail Ridge, a geological featur

Canoeing through alligator swamps

The Okefenokee Swamp - a National Wildlife Refuge and the largest blackwater swamp in North America - is just a short drive from The Station RV Resort! 🌿 Stephen C. Foster State Park Explore this natural wonder from Stephen C. Foster State Park, the closest entrance for visitors from North Florida and South Georgia. 🛶 Book boat rentals or guided tours through the state park to explore cypress-lined waterways, spot alligators basking in the sun, and watch herons, egrets, and other incredible wi

Check out this amazing video of a congregation of alligators that a refuge boater spotted on his way to Billy's Lake! 🐊🐊🐊 UPDATE on 7/19/24: To answer some common questions and dispel some misinformation: 1. This video was recorded this past weekend. 2. There has never been an alligator attack on the refuge in the 87 years that Okefenokee has been a National Wildlife Refuge. 3. This behavior is not a regular occurrence but it’s completely normal in times of low water levels when their food so

Canoeing in an ALLIGATOR-INFESTED swamp | Camping in the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge