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Labor Day Canoeing the Okefenokee Swamp


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Laura S Walker State Park Campground
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Aug 30 2002  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Aug 26 2002 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Easy to moderate

A national treasure, the vast and mysterious Okefenokee Swamp provides refuge for a large number of animals and plants that thrive in the solitude of the lakes, islands, wetlands, and uplands that make up the sanctuary. Visitors to the swamp can hear the prehistoric bellow of ancient reptiles, the raucous call of the sandhill crane, and the garrulous chorus of frogs. The natural setting is a strange and beautiful mosaic, from a maze of towering cypresses growing out of the mirror-like waters in some areas of the swamp to vast prairie grasslands in other sections. This is going to be a really neat trip. We値l spend 2 days canoeing on established canoe trails through the swamp.

After arriving Friday night, we will be camping at Laura S. Walker State Park campground near the lake. There are many activities in the park including swimming, boating, and golfing. Saturday morning we will have a continental breakfast before heading out for a day exploring the Okefenokee Swamp. We will be renting canoes but if you have your own canoe or kayak you are welcome to bring it. We will be following a well-marked canoe trail through the swamp. We will have lunch on the swamp, either at an established day use shelter or in our canoes. We will provide the makings for sandwiches. Feel free to bring any snacks that you want on the water (power bars, cookies, etc). After returning to camp, we値l have a dinner of grilled chicken and vegetables. We値l end the evening with the traditional s知ores and story telling around the fire. Sunday, we値l have a hearty breakfast before heading out for another day exploring the swamp. We値l finish the day out with dinner at camp. After breakfast on Monday morning, we値l be hiking The Big Creek Nature Trail. It痴 about 1.3 miles. After the hike, we値l leave the campsite to head back to Atlanta.

Required Items to Bring:
tent Ground sheet (or tarp) Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Flashlight (with extra batteries) Sunscreen Lip balm Insect Repellent Water bottles Water shoes/sandals Boots/camp shoes Lightweight pants or shorts T-shirts or light weight tops Underclothes Socks (and extra socks) Rain clothing (or poncho) Toilet paper Personal toiletries Snacks for canoeing 		Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera Binoculars Dry bag (for keeping items in canoe dry) Broad brimmed hat or cap Sunglasses Paddling or fingerless gloves Small cooler to carry lunch and water in canoe

How to Get There:
Event Directions:5653 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, Ga 31503 (912) Meet at the event - additional info to be provided prior to the event TBA

Notes:

Min 4,max 8 ( we can extend to 11 if people have 3 person tents and want to share)
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:$45.00 (includes 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 suppers) + $2 parking pass per car. Please note: you will be required to share a tent with one other person as we are limited in the amount of tents allowed on each site. (Canoe rentals are at your own discretion at $23.00 a day), please advise if you will bring your own canoe. Cancellations and refunds allowed before August 15 minus any applicable Paypal fees. No cancellations or refunds after August 15.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.