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Deep in the wild heart of Georgia lies a place unlike anywhere else.
The Okefenokee is a vast landscape of blackwater wetlands, open prairies, forests and winding waterways alive with extraordinary wildlife. Spanning nearly half a million acres, this ancient ecosystem is the largest blackwater wetland in North America and one of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders.
Now recognized as a World Heritage Site, the Okefenokee is a place of global significance and unforgettable beauty. From towering cypress trees and dark, reflective waters to alligators, birds and some of the darkest night skies in the Southeast, every journey into the Okefenokee reveals something new.
Want to learn more about the Okefenokee’s natural heritage and the work being done to celebrate and protect it?