Have you ever wondered what middle of nowhere Georgia looked like? Not just the countryside, or those pockets of farmlands that seem like a million miles away. We’re talking about the middle of nowhere, over five hours to the nearest city. Thanks to this recent article from USA Today, we know exactly where the middle of nowhere Georgia is, and it’s as gorgeous as ever.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has so much to see and do, there will never be a dull moment in this ideal middle of nowhere spot.
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At more than 400,000-acres of space, this refuge is one of the largest of its kind that is not located in the western part of the country.
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The area has a truly rich history — Native Americans inhabited Okefenokee Swamp as early as 2500 BC.
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Established in 1937, the purpose of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was to preserve the rare and unique swamplands.
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This vast bog is as beautiful as ever, with tons of natural beauty for all to enjoy.
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Prepare yourself to spend a few days at least in exploration as there is so much to see and do within the refuge.
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Make sure to bring a camera, because there are hundreds of plant and animal species that call this place home that you’ll want to capture on film.
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The next time you want to get away from it all and enjoy the middle of nowhere in Georgia, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is the place.
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What do you think? Is Okefenokee considered middle of nowhere to you? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section!
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