Why Congaree National Park is a Must-Visit Destination in South Carolina

Have you ever wanted to lose yourself in nature’s grandeur, surrounded by towering trees and diverse wildlife? If so, then Congaree National Park in South Carolina should be at the top of your travel list. Congaree National Park is in South Carolina. It’s near Columbia, the state capital. The National Park Service worked hard to […]

7 Facts You Didn’t Know About The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a unique natural wonder in Southeastern Georgia. The Okefenokee Swamp is a 438,000-acre wetland. It straddles the Georgia–Florida line. It’s considered the headwaters of the Suwannee and St. Marys Rivers. The Fish and Wildlife Service owns and runs the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. They partner with third parties, like […]

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Four Types of North Carolina Forests (and Where to Find Them)

Guest Post by Amal Dadi Did you know that North Carolina is one of the most ecologically unique states in the country? Discover the forests right here in your backyard! From mountains to sea, North Carolina contains at least eight defined climate zones. This diversity of habitats means that natural spaces in North Carolina are […]

A Critical Update in the Fight for Okefenokee Swamp

One of the first acts by former President Trump after he was newly elected was to issue an executive order to roll back protections afforded by the Clean Water Act of 1972. Seemingly overnight, the incredibly complex question of what constitutes the waters of the US (WOTUS) became the jurisdiction of Georgia’s modest Environmental Protection […]

Save the Okefenokee Swamp

Written in collaboration with Okefenokee Protection Alliance The Okefenokee Swamp is the largest blackwater wetlands in North America and one of the world’s largest intact freshwater ecosystems. Located in the southeast corner of Georgia, its wide range of habitats is home to a rich diversity of plants, birds, fish, and wildlife and includes the headwaters […]