Spring in the Okefenokee Swamp, 3 Days of FUN

For those of you who have done a swamp trip with us in the past, we are changing things a bit. Instead of staying at the Eco Lodge in Fargo (18 miles from the park), we have 6 cabins reserved inside the park. (All six cabins have two bedrooms). This puts us closer to the action and will allow us to add some activities not available when we stay in Fargo. (Stay tuned, but one added event will be a twilight boat ride to see some gator eyes) We are also checking in on Friday instead of Thursday which will allow you to drive down Friday after work and get home Sunday before dark, if necessary. If you leave Sunday you just miss the optional paddle on the way home.

Come with us and witness the Swamp as she awakens from her winter nap. This time of year is magical.

Stephen C. Foster State Park is about a 5 hour drive from Atlanta.

We will see the swamp in its' spring glory. Hopefully WITHOUT THE MOSQUITOES!!!! And air conditioned cabins make the nights comfortable!!

The Okefenokee contains many types of habitat – islands, lakes, cypress forests, scrub-shrub areas and open ‘wet’ prairies. We might see sandhill cranes and bald eagles.  In May the swamp is really coming alive after waking from her "winter" nap. As we paddle through the swamp, keep a lookout for alligators, otters, racoons, deer, white ibis, herons, egrets and maybe even a black bear.

FRIDAY is check in, then happy hour and a catered meal.

SATURDAY we will all paddle from Stephen Foster State Park. We will be leaving the boats to explore some islands and have lunch on wooden decks. At days end, happy hour and a catered meal.

SUNDAY you will have a choice of paddling a different section of the swamp OR experiencing a short hike over a board walk and then seeing the swamp from a 3 story watch tower. After leaving the tower we will take a private guided boat tour which allows us to go father into the swamp than we can go in our kayaks. At days end, happy hour and a catered meal. If you opt for the guided boat tour the cost will be $35 per person.

MONDAY you will have an optional paddle on at a black water lake on the way back to Atlanta. We will get off the water early enough Monday for you to drive home before dark.

We will be sharing the cabins, but of course not sharing beds!

Since none of the cabins have single beds filling each of them is going to get tricky. I know many of you will be coming alone and will want to share a cabin so we will pair you up with a same sex roommate, each in a double bed.

Because of the bed situation we should have around 20 people on this trip. PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH ME AS WE TRY TO ASSIGN BEDS AND MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION. If you want to join us on the trip and make your own arrangements to stay somewhere else, camping, hotel, etc., that is fine also. You will simply need to purchase an event ticket and let me know where you will be staying. Even if you stay off site, your evening meals are included.

VERY IMPORTANT: HOW MANY TICKETS DO YOU NEED?

1. Everyone needs an Event ticket regardless of where you are staying. This ticket includes three evening meals and three days of paddling.

2. If you are staying in the CABINS with us you will need a second ticket. This is just for your bed in a cabin.

3. If you need a rental boat you will need a third ticket.

4. If you are doing the optional guided boat tour you will need a fourth ticket.

1.  Cost of the trip will be $295 per adult, $95 per child under 16. That fee will include a catered meal Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. You will be responsible for breakfast and lunch. The kitchens make that easy! (This fee does not include your cabin, kayak rental, or boat tour)

2. If you want a private bedroom with 1 double bed the cost is $395 for all 3 nights. Only two available (There will be other folks in the second bedroom of the cabin)

2. If you want a private bedroom with 2 double beds the cost is $590 for all three nights. Four available. (There will be folks in the second bedroom of the cabin)

2. If you are coming by yourself and want to be matched up with a room mate (same sex, separate beds) the cost will be $295 for three nights. If you have a preferred room mate let me know when you register and I will make sure you are paired up. 

3. Tandem (2 person) sit on top kayaks will be available to rent for $125 for the weekend. Single kayaks (sit inside) kayaks will be available to rent for $95 for the weekend. 

4. Optional Sunday Guided Boat tour is $35.00 per person.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CALL ME BEFORE SIGNING UP. John Miller, 678-549-4950