5 Things You Should Know Before Paddling the Okefenokee Swamp

The Okefenokee (meaning, ‘Land of the Trembling Earth’) Wildlife Refuge is one of the world’s largest intact freshwater ecosystems and features over 120 miles of wilderness paddle trails. It is one of our favorite paddle destinations because of the up-close view its trails offer of endangered and protected plant and animal species. Traveling this wild waterway requires special planning, however. Here are our five top tips:

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Help, Mosquitoes Are Eating Me Alive!

What are all those red bumps on your skin? Chicken pox, or hundreds of mosquito, fly, gnat and no-see-um bites? Although the itch of bug bites is annoying, the real danger lies in the diseases that mosquitoes spread. Thankfully, thoughtful planning can keep your body both comfortable and safe while exploring summer wetlands. Here are a few tricks we use to deter blood-sucking pests.

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