Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

  • Folkston, GA 31537, U.S.A.
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Phone:

+1 912 496 7836, 9124967366

Website:

okefenokee.fws.gov

Established in 1937 in order to preserve the 438,000 acre Okefenokee Swamp, this refuge encompasses approximately ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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The prices on the boat trips are much more reasonably priced than others in Waycross. more on Yahoo! Travel

It's simple, if you like an experience away from civilization, this is a good thing for you to do. more on Epinions.com

It is a wonderful experience for young and old alike. more on Epinions.com

I have never seen a place so at peace in my life. more on Epinions.com

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We visited in late April. This was a definite improvement over the Okefenokee Swamp Park near Waycross. We took several trails, and recommend the Swamp Island loop with side trails to the 1850's homestead and the 50 foot lookout tower. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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As you probably noticed, the pros and cons are the same. It's simple, if you like an experience away from civilization, this is a good thing for you to do. If ... more on Epinions.com

My husband is from Valdosta Georgia Has been to the Okenfenokee wildlife park many times.The Okefenokee National wildlife is in a place called FOLKSTON Georgia. ... more on Epinions.com

I have paddled the "red trail", two years ago. This is a marked trail that you paddle from one side of the swamp to the other. We spent two nights on shelters located ... more on Epinions.com

Nature is amazing, are the only three words you can really mutter after an astonishing day at Okefenokee Swamp park, located in Valdosta, Georgia. It is a wonderful experience ... more on Epinions.com

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