Tammie and I have a canoe and love the swamp, the prettiest place in Georgia. We paddled from Steven Foster State Park to Billy's Island and counted 206 alligators. We can't wait to go back.

I loved seeing the owl. I love owls. They have beautiful eyes. 3:00

Oh WOW very interesting!! Really something to see with the scenery and the birds and the alligators. The trees was interesting to look at. Once again thank you for taking me along and sharing this with me . The meal look tasty. As always BS & BK & BC

Oh so much love for this segment and one of my favorite places in the country! I canoed through the Okefenokee in 1977 during winter break from college. For four nights we slept on 18 x18 foot platforms, like island docks built alongside that watery trail because there was no dry land at all! We did not touch land for 6 days except for Billy's Island, where we stayed in the cabin that I think must have been the one pictured on that etched glass and no longer there. Looks like you saw some good birds! Lots of White Ibises, Turkey Vultures, Green Heron and Great Egrets. The Barred Owl picture is beautiful, you captured one calling at 13:10 later in your vid. We were told at the interpretive center that the old-timers living in the swamp navigated by knowing the locations of the Osprey nests, which they could individually recognize and were a predictable distance apart. My jaw literally dropped at those tree-framed starry skies! The song you were serenaded is just the icing on the cake, another special part of this video. It's "Across the Great Divide" by Kate Wolf. Based on my experience with midnight marauders at the Okefenokee, that noise Maggie was whining at was a raccoon looking to swipe anything that was not nailed down at your site. We had one tromping across our sleeping bags one night on one of the platforms! It made off with a bag full of someone's toiletries. Great memories and thanks for a great video!

We were there last fall and we are going back next month. One of our favorite Georgia State Parks, so quiet and peaceful.

What a nice place to stay. It’s nice and quiet until you hear the critters at night. Maggie was cute protecting what was hers. That is so brave of dogs. Our protects us too! He’ll hear things outside at night and bark. That was cute owl you showed. I love owls. Hope you have a great day and weekend and week see you soon! Safe travels. 17:36

PS- Do not fail to check every day for openings to Highlands Hammock State Park near Sebring, FL for campsites, you HAVE TO do the catwalk there in the river/swamp. It is a wonderful experience!!! We visit there every winter even if just for the day.

We've been and yes it's a really remote area. We were there in Nov during Thanksgiving week, in a tent and thought we'd freeze to death lol. Took the boat like y'all too and loved it! Only downside is no cell service and about 40 miles to the nearest store. We were there a week with family and grandkids great memories 🥰

We continue to look forward to your videos, my wife and I sit and watch them together (it’s been 95 days since we’ve ordered our Ekko). Thanks for posting this one, we now know that this is a place we’d like to avoid. 😅

A unique experience indeed. Great shot of the owl and the time-lapse boat ride was awesome. Thanks for taking us along for the ride again.

Wow! We were there a couple of years ago, and found the place almost magical. It rained for most of our time there, but we were still able to enjoy our stay. I’m not sure if you encountered the yellow flies, but they will bite the crap out of you. On the morning we left we had an alligator visit our campsite to say goodbye. We cannot wait to return. Thanks for the memories! Becky and Butch 😃

You made swamping look like fun.

Thanks for the great video. Like you, we have been all around that campground but never stayed there. Will definitely put it on our radar. A lot of campers get this campground confused with Stephen Foster State Park in North Florida. They are different as day and night. Look forward to your next stop. They have done some renovations there and want to see how it went. For ebikers you cannot beat it.

Also Lots of deer then, you could almost walk right up to them walking around the area 🙂

Seeing all that Spanish Moss reminded me that it has been said the first automobile recall was because the Ford Model T used the Spanish Moss for it's car seat stuffing. Well Spanish Moss is home to red bugs (chiggers) and quality control being what it was back then didn't get rid of all of the bugs causing some drivers to get bitten and causing the recall. Not sure if that is fact or fiction but I found it interesting anyway.

The boat ride in the swamp was cool. I didn’t hear any banjos so that’s good 😂. Love it’s a dark sky park but yeah a clearing would be nice to see the stars. Looks like a nice quiet place to camp. 👍🏼

Had to go back to give 👍’s up! Excellent video. Can’t wait to see Jekyll Island, we love riding our bikes all over the island. Thanks again Godspeed to you.

That was fun! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures and sharing these awesome locations.

Wow I didn’t see any of those boats you rented went last week. Lucky you!

Awesome video ! Loved it.

This was such a picturesque episode. I loved every minute. You've seen two owls that you've been able to share, I think. That's amazing! And he waited for you to get your camera! That's even more amazing!..I don't get time to get my phone out of my pocket to snap a photo. I'd love to see an owl. I've heard them many times, though. Glad you got to go out on the water. And that you're feeling better. Jekyl Island is the place in Georgia that is on my list of places I want to go already. I'm very excited to see next episode! You guys are super! Peace & Prayers.

Great presentation! Added to our list of parks to visit.

I am with Maggie, the guard dog instinct kicking in would of been my signal to heed and believe, time to go inside the Ekko. If it stings, bites, slithers, coils, or looks at me as the next meal, see ya 🤣🤣 other than that criteria, I guess it is a nice place to visit, maybe, LOL. But thanks for the visit to a pretty spectacular place. 🙋🏼‍♀️🚗🇺🇸❤️🐕

Another great video! The boat ride looked like so much fun! I definitely would have enjoyed that. Yep, I can agree about it being spooky at night.

That looks like a really cool campground. My list keeps growing from all the places you invite us into every week. I love that you're in the middle of nowhere but there are still a few peeps around so it's not too intimidating. Love traveling virtually with ya'll. 🚐

Great video you two. Maggie was a little excited for sure.see ya next week.

The bummer for me was when I showed up to Canoe camp with a Motor and they said, not Motors for overnight camping. I went to Dowling Park on the Suwannee River and Canoe camped for 2 weeks. In 2024 I will go back to the OKF Swamp. Great Place.

Awesome video

Lovely meditative video

Great video guys! No alligators for me, I'd be running away scared. But I'm glad to see you enjoyed it.

Yeah I’m not thinking it’s for us. Looking forward to next week with Jekyll Island, one of our most favorite places.

Never disappointed when I see your video pop up. Sooooo looking forward to my trip to SCF in a few weeks.

Look like a cool place thanks for sharing I wouldn't mind the boat ride

Years ago, my hubs and I went canoeing in FLA... it was our first time in a canoe... and I'll tell ya - it would have been MUCH better to have been experienced - specially when we first encountered the biggest alligator I've ever seen - about 5' from us... He kept telling me that if I saw one, to be calm... well, I was!! but when I pointed it out to him, he nearly tipped the boat! thankfully all went well, and we came back with a great story!. .. glad you didnt find whatever Maggie was concerned about in the dark!!

Beautiful boat ride. The lake has lots of animals to explore and I wonder about the gators 🐊 enjoy from Alex and Orly

Hubby and I checked out the park a few years ago. Previously to going into the state park, we had taken a guided tour boat ride on the other side of the swamp. It was springtime and gators soaking in the sun to warm up. The concessioners kept our little doggie as we could not ride with us. The stories and info on the canals were quite interesting. Thanks for taking us on your adventure. Oh! I was afraid Maggie saw a bear as we didn't hear a coyote at that point. Bear Scat!!!

The boat adventure looked like so much fun!!! Maggie sounded scared that one night....never heard that sound from her before.

Your videos are great and you were both so compatible and enjoy the same things together which is beautiful. The dog warning you in that way shows there are more serious critters out there that some have experienced. I could not stay in a place that locks the gate and a way for me to leave if I had to. That just doesn’t make sense.Neverused to think that way but have learned the hard way that one must think of those things. Looking forward to Jekyll Island and hope to explore it someday.

Was on the fence about visiting this park....now we will give it a whirl. Definitely think the boat excursion will give a true flavor of the swamp. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

The swamp is beautiful in its own way, even with all the night critters. Maggie is a good guard for sure; extra treat for that invader alert. Whenever I see lily pads I want to fish but in that dark water if you reach down to grab your fish, there may be something much bigger ready to grab not only your fish but you. In the years that I lived in Florida and did lots of fishing I saw enough gators to last my lifetime, and then some. Stay well, safe travels and hugs for the bestest guard doggie.

Wow! That owl is absolutely beautiful! You have eagle eyes to find him! Such a cool trip! I agree with Lynn, part of it might be a bit creepy (with all animals out and about at night). It surely was beautiful, though. Y'alls' skill with the video, pics and editing just keeps getting better and better. This was just mesmerizing. Thanks for bringing us along with you this afternoon! Can't wait for the next one. Stay safe this week. Much love from SC, Jane ❤🙏

Thats a place to set up trail cams on your site to see the visitors that come at night

We have been there, great place. We took the boat tour and the sun was setting highly recommend ir

Enjoyed this video. This is one of Georgia's most unique state parks. So glad you got to go to Billy's Island where there was actually a thriving community at one time. Did you get to see the old rusted cars that are there? And there's a cemetery there too. I camped there in a popup camper many years ago as a child with my family. My most recent visits were a cabin stay and a day trip. It's certainly on our list to return for a camping trip.

I've been here and loved it although the bugs and mosquitoes are pretty bad. I was swarmed at dusk. Also, watch out for those Sasquatch.

The swamp drains out into the Gulf (Suwannee River) and Atlantic (St. Marys river) 2 of the prettiest Rivers in the south. I'm a little prejudice because I live near the st Mary's river

I think what I meant was what was on the other side of the dock you were on? It came out wrong. I saw a building it was near the end of the video. I agree with you Lynn it’s scary at night when you hear all kinds of fitters out there. Sorry I worded that clock thing wrong it dock.

Glad you went out and explored. We have some of the most unique, natural and pristine environments here in Florida. Kinda sad so many only know us as WDW. But maybe let’s keep it our little secret.

We enjoyed your boat ride! Kobe got real excited when Maggie was barking 😂.I think this is the headwaters of the Suwanee river! Just a heads up if you are going to Anastasia park this trip the mosquitoes have been real bad since nicole there has be several case's of west Nile.

@12:19 The swamp helpers for those who are operating a boat for the first time.

I finally saw a gator!

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Being from south Louisiana I can definitely do without the gators. The boat ride reminded me of the swamps around here and to think as a youngster we would ski and swim in bayous just like that....not any more. That meal was worthy of a happy dance. Happy Trails🐕

Got 2 days between st petersburgCOE and eastbankCOE, Might have to do a layover!

Ooo!😮 ya were scaring me being out in the dark with Maggie away from you. 😬 Were the mosquitos bad?? I would think they would be horrible after dark. We’ve driven through the area years ago, but haven’t stayed there, yet.

Very relaxing. Do you think it would be safe for a person to go alone?

Nice video. Thanks. We have a similar size RV on the Ford chassis. What is the leveling app you used in this video? I need some thing like that.

Im just a little curious what the temps were there? I saw jackets and shirtsleeves...mmmm? Beautiful birds and scenery.

I wonder what Maggie saw in the dark.

I wouldn’t want to be in an inflatable kayak either. Did you see any gators in the swamp? I saw sone bird.

Not sure how use those clocks on the side.

No, nope, and no way. Not a fan of critters. Thanks for sharing.

Just don’t go during yellow fly season you’ll thank me later. Those things will eat you alive !! Swell you up and itch you to death lol. Looks like regular fly but it’s yellow !!!