Category Archives: Urgent News

Information on urgent issues from the Okefenokee Swamp including fires and closings.

Remnant of Spring fire still smolders

Posted on October 30, 2011 by steve

A remnant of the fire that started in Spring of 2011 is still smoldering within the NW boundary of Okefenokee. It is managed, well contained and burning down deep into the peat. Because of some lame publicity along with an … Continue reading →

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Fall colors & migrant birds arrive

Posted on October 30, 2011 by steve

“Get a double dose of colors in the black mirror reflections of Okefenokee” Continue reading →

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