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This swamp is one of the largest preserved freshwater wetlands in the United States. Naturalists have hailed the wetlands as "the most beautiful and fantastic landscape in the world." It's unique on earthit was once part of the ocean floorand encompasses some 650 square miles, measuring 40 miles in length and 20 miles in width. The Creek Indians called it "land of the trembling earth" because of its many floating islands.
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Best Western Bradbury Inn & Suites
2570 Memorial Drive
Waycross, GA 31503-0910 Map Distance: 9.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: from:
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Days Inn Waycross
2016 Memorial Drive
Waycross, GA 31501 Map Distance: 10.4 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: advertisement
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On the Saint Marys River
2818 Lake Hampton Rd. Hilliard, Florida 32046 Distance: 26.2 mi. (from destination center) Description: This business, located on the St. Marys River, rents canoes, provides shuttles, and has a campground and store for those ready to paddle the wild and scenic river.... Read More
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Satilla River
Extreme southeast Georgia
Nahunta, Georgia Distance: 24.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: The Satilla is a blackwater river that spans 260 miles and teems with fish, making it a good spot for anglers. ... Read More
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Okefenokee Swamp Park
Waycross, Georgia 31501
Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center) Description: The parkat the swamp's northern perimeter, on Cowhouse Islandcan occupy a day of... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Okefenokee
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