Don't go pokin' in the Okefenokee
Folkston, Georgia
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Added by Devin Chattman
My most recent trip that I lead. We spent the days navigating waters dominated by dinosaurs and the nights interpreting the celestial dome. For beta feel free to contact me at Devinchattman19@gmail.com
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