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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is Georgia's counterpart to Florida's Everglades. In the deep south of Georgia, just off the Florida border, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1937, protects the Okefenokee Swamp over an area of ​​more than 1,000 km². More than 12,000 alligators and many other wild animals frolic here between wobbling layers of peat and watercourses. The word Okefenokee comes from the language of the Hitchiti Mikasuki indigenous people and means something like trembling earth or bubbling water.

Wetlands of international importance

The area of ​​today's Wildlife Refuge was already around 2,500 BC. BC colonized by the Seminoles. After these were sold around 1840 and subsequent attempts to drain the swamp area for rice and sugar cultivation by building the Suwanee River failed, the area was used for logging. However, the value of this unique swamp area was quickly recognized at the beginning of the 20th century. President Roosevelt himself made it a wildlife refuge in 1937. The swamp is one of the largest intact freshwater ecosystems in the world and has been named Wetland of International Importance by the UN.

Directions & activities

You can reach the Wildlife Refugium via three different entrances: an entrance on the east side, the main entrance including visitor center on the west side and one in the north. Once you have arrived in the protected area, you have the opportunity to hike the area on the well-developed wooden walkways or various trails. You will be amazed by the variety of fascinating wild animals. Since there are no fences on the site, it can happen that one of the many animals greets you directly at the parking lot.
The 14 km Swamp Island Drive you can also use bicycles. However, a visit in a kayak, canoe or boat is recommended. In the park there are countless trails on the water, which are almost 200 km long - 70 km of which can also be used by motor boats.
There are also seven moorings in the swamp area with wooden camping platforms. During a guided boat tour from the eastern entrance near Folkston, the guides give interesting background information and explain flora and fauna. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a dream for all outdoor fans and adventurers, especially on cooler days, when the alligators between the water lilies doze in the sun to recharge their batteries.

Highlights in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

• Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center
  Visit the Richard Bolt Visitor Center, which is easiest to reach through the west entrance of the retreat. Here you can get wonderful information about the protected area.
• Chesser Island
  Towards the end of the 19th century, WT Chesser and his family settled on a piece of land on the eastern edge of the retreat. In 1958 the last of the Chessers left what is now called Chesser Island, approximately 2.4 km² of land. The family's old house still stands on the island today. Chesser Island can be reached via the boardwalk.
• Guided tours
  Guided tours in the Okefenokee Conservation Area are only offered by Okefenokee Adventures. Whether by canoe, motorboat, in the morning, late in the evening or for several days - all your wishes are served here.

Info about the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Foundation: 1937

Area: 1.67 km²

Visitors: 400,000 in 2007

Northeast Mountains, Georgia

The Appalachian Mountains, the large mountain range that stretches across the entire eastern part of the USA, determine the landscape in northeast Georgia. Wide forests, gently rolling hills and beautiful natural landscapes are the hallmarks of this region. At 1,450m Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia, there is a lookout tower that offers breathtaking panoramic views.

Bavarian flair in Georgia

In Helen you will find typical southern German flair. When the former lumberjack town was in danger of becoming a ghost town in the 1960s, the inhabitants of Helen saved the existence of the town by implementing a brilliant idea. They made it a typical Alpine town. There are Bavarian-style buildings in Tannenweg or Edelweißstraße, and a large Oktoberfest is held here every October. Only a few kilometers away from Helen is the old gold mining town of Dahlonega. Until the middle of the 20th century, thousands of people rushed by the gold rush perforated the Appalachian Mountains. Today you can try gold panning yourself and visit old mines.

Activities

Of course, the green mountains with their many lakes also offer many opportunities to be active. Rent a bike or a boat and drive through the fairytale scenery. Many wineries are located in the north of Georgia, so that real wine connoisseurs will get their money's worth here.

Highlights Northeast Mountains

• Dahlonega
  The small mountain town used to be a mecca of gold mining. You can still try your luck here today and then stroll in the streets.
• Helen
  Helen was modeled on a typical Bavarian city to combat emigration and financial problems. Today you can follow genuine Bavarian traditions, including the Oktoberfest.
• Unicoi State Park
  Experience the magnificent mountain scenery from a particularly beautiful perspective.

Information about Northeast Mountains

Highest point: Brasstown Bald (1,450 m)

Beginning of the gold rush: approx. 1829

Area: 343 km²

Travel time: 3 days recommended

Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Intern. Airport

Antebellum Trail, Georgia

• Antebellum - that stands in the United States for the time before the great American Civil War, which raged from 1861 to 1865. The Antebellum Trail shows America, which was left untouched by the great war and today exudes this unique southern flair, which locals and tourists love so much. The small, dreamy towns along the way tell a lot about this time.

America before our time

One grand villa is lined up next to the other. You will have difficulty determining the most beautiful among them. In some there are small museums, in others you can spend the night, others you can simply admire. By the way, every spring the private houses also open their doors and can be visited. Since the cherry blossom festival in Macon is also held from late March to early April, a visit during this time is particularly worthwhile.

From Athens to Macon

The starting point of your trip is Athens, which has produced music greats such as B-52 and REM as a musical center. Many clubs and bars in the university city will delight you with the latest music. The Antebellum Trail offers more than good music and beautiful architecture. You can discover Indian culture at the Ocmulgee National Monument, the history of aviation with historic aircraft up to the modern jet is shown in the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins and many gardens inspire with their colorful colors. Fort Valley is home to Georgia's oldest peach plantation, where you can see how the state fruit is brought around the world.

Highlights Antebellum Trail

• State Botanical Garden Georgia
  Beautiful paths lead through the beautifully landscaped gardens in Milledgeville
• Elder Mill Covered Bridge
  This covered bridge, which is otherwise only known from Vermont, leads over Big Rose Creek.
• Eagle Tavern Museum
  One of the oldest remaining buildings on the trail is now an exciting museum.
• The Hay House in Macon and Heritage Hall in Madison
  Two of the most beautiful historic house museums along the trail. The Hay House is also called the "Palace of the South" and its Italian Renaissance style did not impress fine society in the year it was built in 1855, but still impresses visitors today. The history of the changing residents and the time before the civil war is brought to life in Madison's Heritage Hall - by the way, Madison has often been voted the most beautiful small town in the USA.
• Historic Trolley Tours
  In Millegdeville you drive an old trolley to the most beautiful houses and villas in the area.

Info about Antebellum Trail

Historic cities: 7

Length: over 100 miles

Travel time: 3 days recommended

Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Intern. Airport

College Name	City	Screenshot
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	Tifton, GA
Agnes Scott College	Decatur, GA
Albany State University	Albany, GA
Armstrong State University	Savannah, GA
Augusta State University	Augusta, GA
Bauder College	Atlanta, GA
Berry College	Mount Berry, GA
Brenau University	Gainesville, GA
Brewton-Parker College	Mt. Vernon, GA
Clark Atlanta University	Atlanta, GA
Clayton College & State University	Morrow, GA
Columbus State University	Columbus, GA
Covenant College	Lookout Mountain, GA
DeKalb College	Clarkston, GA
DeVry Institute of Technology - Atlanta	Decatur, GA
Emory University	Atlanta, GA
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing	Atlanta, GA
Georgia College & State University	Milledgeville, GA
Georgia Southern University	Statesboro, GA
Georgia Southwestern State University	Americus, GA
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech	Atlanta, GA
Gwinnett College	Lilburn, GA
Herzing College - Atlanta Campus	Atlanta, GA
Institute of Paper Science and Technology	Atlanta, GA
Kennesaw State University	Kennesaw, GA
LaGrange College	LaGrange, GA
Life College	Marietta, GA
Medical College of Georgia	Augusta, GA
Mercer University	Macon, GA
Morehouse College	Atlanta, GA
North Georgia College	Dahlonega, GA
Oglethorpe University	Atlanta, GA
Piedmont College	Demorest, GA
Savannah College of Art and Design	Savannah, GA
Savannah State University	Savannah, GA
Shorter College	Rome, GA
Southern Polytechnic State University	Marietta, GA
State University of West Georgia	Carrollton, GA
Toccoa Falls College	Toccoa Falls, GA
University of Georgia	Athens, GA
Valdosta State University	Valdosta, GA
Wesleyan College	Macon, GA