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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge |
plus the campground, Alligators, and
Swamp Island Drive Be sure to use the sub-menu at the bottom of this page for more |
| Okefenokee Pastimes campground is directly across the street from the entrance to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Only one channel came in on the TV, and internet service was super slow. Wi-fi available only in the area of the office. There are only 12 RV spots, a few cabins, plus tent spaces. Nice owners. Tours available through the campground. | |
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The view from the dining
room of the two RV Gypsies' RV |
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| In southern Georgia and northern Florida there is a very special place, one of the oldest and best preserved freshwater systems in America. Native Americans called it Okefenokee, meaning “Land of the Trembling Earth”. Here, earth, air, fire and water continuously reform the landscape, and is preserved within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, created in 1937 to protect wildlife. | |
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| The refuge is vast, with almost 402,000 acres (that’s roughly 300,000 football fields in size) of cypress forest, marsh, lakes and islands. Filled with alligators, Sandhill cranes, red-headed woodpeckers and over 400 other species of animals, it is a wonderful place to learn about the wildlife of Georgia and Florida. The longleaf pine, cypress, carnivorous sundews and other plants make up different habitats from dry upland forests to open wetlands. Golden sunsets and thundering storms allows one to experience this magical place at its most beautiful and most awe-inspiring moments. | |
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| Even though the two RV Gypsies lived in South Florida for over 30 years and have seen many alligators, they took a boat tour from Okefenokee Adventures - to explore the canals and photograph alligators. The trip is also worth the price because of the beautiful scenic waterway. The tour guide was a 5th generation native of the area. | |
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Karen picking wild huckleberries
for a snack - delicious! |
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| a bird in the swamp and a bird taking off | |
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Lee Duquette examining
swamp material |
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| Lee Duquette examining swamp material and a close-up of what he is looking at | |
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At this time of year (May 27, 2010), the yellow flies were out - they are big, and they bite. It is recommended that everyone wear shoes, socks, long pants, and long-sleeved tops, plus use bug spray. |
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| Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge |
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| After you have visited
all three (3) sections above, please continue on to the next adventure
of the two RV Gypsies - Cave
City, Kentucky - |