We spent 2 days at Stephen Foster State Park in Okefenokee Swamp - not exactly a bustling place - just us and the critters! We took a ranger guided boat tour through the swamp and saw many different birds; turtles; trees; vines; wild iris; yellow and white lily pads and of course alligators. The water was like glass and we thought about getting our kayak out but when the ranger talked about 5 different venomous snakes plus the 'gators we decided NOT!
Fargo, Georgia is the closest "city" to the swamp - loose use of the term "city" since the nearest grocery store is 50 miles away! We played golf at Swanee River Golf Course and then had lunch at Swanee River Cafe on our way out. That's about all there is to do in Fargo!
The golf course is a long 9 hole course with little tiny greens that made it pretty challenging. It was in much better shape than we anticipated but, we had the place all to ourselves. It is all on the honor system - you put your money in an envelope, stick it in the box and go unplug your golf cart! Needless to say - no restrooms or "beer babe."
It was very interesting but.....Roger says "some places are on our 'do over' list and some are not!" Frankly, I say - I'm glad to see the swamp in our rear view mirror!
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