[…] A One Day Visit to Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia […], Your email address will not be published. The average rainfall is about 60 inches annually. The lodging in the swamp is on raised platforms where you pitch your tent. Boat tours are 90 minutes long and are very informative. @InsideJourneys Thank you. Your pics of the alligators are FABULOUS! Leigh McAdam is a Calgary based writer, author, photographer and social media enthusiast with over 61,000 followers. For your pet’s protection and yours, NO PETS ALLOWED in the Park! Carnivorous plants that thrive in the swamp include the pitcher plant or fly catcher, bladderwort, and sundew. Reservations are required for 20- and 45-minute group excursions. Also, a lot of our animals are active during this time, so there is an excellent chance that you will see plenty on your trip. Santa can even be spotted during certain times of day during the light show -- making Okefenokee Swamp the perfect place to take the kids or grandchildren to tell Santa their Christmas lists. And in the day there would have been some grand old trees. Wow! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Fantastic photos. I have never been to Okefenokee, but I would love to check it out sometime. You will learn all about the animals that live in the Okefenokee swamp during this 20 to 25 minute presentation, which can be viewed all year round. Now I have never heard about a skunk ape and I need to Google it. Our goal, to share the world’s unique, hidden and once in a lifetime locations with you to create unforgettable memories. The cost is $18 per person. Her blog: HikeBikeTravel is frequently cited as one of the top travel and outdoor adventure blogs in Canada. You'll get some great shots of the park's animal denizens, such as otters, black bears, and alligators! The entrance fee is $17 per person. The waters of the Okefenokee are the colour of steeped tea all because of the tannic acid released from decaying plants. @Suzy I know it’s only a swamp but it was actually one of the highlights of our trip and a very interesting place for nature lovers. The swamp is a land that goes through a cycle of fires and regrowth largely because the peat deposits, which are up to 15 feet deep, are capable of burning. The Cypress Cove is a venue at Okefenokee Swamp where large private events can be held. The first being to visit the Okefenokee Swamp, preferably through a guided boat tour. All aboard the Swamp Train! But for us, we had a more personal reason to visit. Listen to your favorite Christmas tunes throughout the trip and tour the park exhibits afterward! Photo Credit: MilesbeforeIsleep / Shutterstock, Photo Credit: Stacy Funderburke / Shutterstock. The homestead in the swamp was surreal – how folks were industrious 150 years ago in such a hostile environment – makes me feel a tad soft when the AC in the car doesn’t work properly. Her blog: HikeBikeTravel is frequently cited as one of the top travel and outdoor adventure blogs in Canada. I lost my camera overboard when we went canoeing there in search of the Skunk Ape. The coldest month in the swamp is January, while the warmest month is July. @Jo Thanks for adding all that wonderful info! Oscar the alligator was a 100-year-old gator who once resided in the Okefenokee Swamp. If you're planning a visit to the beautiful Okefenokee Swamp Park, be sure to check out admission prices and camping and hotel accommodations in Waycross, Georgia. Keep in mind that all boat tours depend on the swamp's water levels. In January of 1989 Pogo made a full return with effort from the New York Times and the Kelly family. The wildlife seen in the swamp are seen their natural habitats and all inhabitants are protected by law. An adventure I highly recommend – that is perfect for all ages – is a one day visit to Okefenokee Swamp in southern Georgia. We recommend visiting Okefenokee Swamp during late spring and early summer, around April, March, May and June. Pogo Possum was created in 1943 by none other than the witty and brilliant Walt Kelly himself. Our mission is to serve the 50+ traveler. OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK U.S. 1 South Waycross, Georgia 31503 GPS: 5700 Okefenokee Swamp … @Micheal I love the way the name rolls off the tongue too – though it takes a few tries. I’d get excited about visiting a swamp… . If you are going to Okefenokee Swamp during the winter months, you should prepare for cold weather. Traveling along Okefenokee's newest pathway, New Low Walkway, visitors will enjoy the half-mile journey on the park's original boardwalk, initially lost in the 2007 Big Turnaround Fire. Adventure Walk to Observation Tower; Boat Tour Packages – Include all General Admission; Eye on Nature; Light Show (Seasonal) Park Instructions; Pogo and Walt Kelly; Swamp Park Train; Click on below pictures for more info.
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