Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - 'Gators and Sandies on Valentine's Day
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straighthairedcurly |
I have only camped in FL once. We pulled into a small campground late at night and set up our tent. Couldn't see what was around us at all. All through the night we kept hearing noises near our tent and I was sure it must be gators and I would be gobbled up any minute. When it finally got light out, we peeked out of the tent only to see the noises were from ordinary squirrels. I will never laugh at someone's fear of bears again after I was chagrined and humbled by my irrational fear of gators. |
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TrailZen |
Trip Name: 'Gators and Sandies on Valentine's Day. Entry Point: Other Click Here to View Trip Report |
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TrailZen |
LindenTree: "Gotta get there paddling sometime. Not that I have any kind of firefighting experience, but I can't imagine fighting a wildfire in an area like Okefenokee... Shelters and other campsites must be reserved. Here's a good place to start gathering info. We usually hit the NWR in late January to mid February to avoid bugs, heat, and humidity, but see as many birds and flowers as possible. TZ |
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TrailZen |
Okefenokee NWR Information Okefenokee Paddling Map Sandies in flight--sounds Alligator bellowing facts |
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TrailZen |
Thanks for the kind words about the photos and the report. TZ |
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LindenTree |
I'm retired US Fish and Wildlife firefighter, I spent 2 weeks fighting the Honey Prairie Fire in 2011 on OF NWR. Do you have to reserve those shelters/platforms or are they first come first served? Thanks for the report. |