Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

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May 13, 2018

Martha went for a kayak trip on the Skidaway River for about an hour and a half. She had two porpoises swim beside her for a bit.

We then went to the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. It was a hot day at 91 degrees at its peak. The sun was very intense, and with the humidity at 87%, it’s oppressive. There is a fabulous 4-mile drive through the refuge. Originally rice plantations, where gates flooded the rice fields. There are no more rice fields, but it is planted with a variety of wildlife foods. There was a huge variety of birds, and we saw a number of alligators. This is a very cool place, with the Savannah loading docks in plain view. I could have shot pictures all day. 

sa·van·na, noun: savanna

a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.

We got the bikes out and rode the Little Back River Trail for about an hour. There is a lot to explore here with hiking trails and biking trails, viewing blinds and a driving tour. There are 31,551 acres of wetlands. 

4 responses to “Savannah National Wildlife Refuge”

  1. LeRoy Adam Bruton Avatar
    LeRoy Adam Bruton

    Be careful. Those gators are eyeing a very tasty meal. You and Martha are great gator bait. In your younger days, no problem I’m sure. I bet you were a great alligator wrestler. Martha could just charm them to be like a household pet.

  2. I’m not getting too close to those gators, although Martha said she would give me $100 to walk across that creek. Maybe it had something to do with not taking her to dinner last night.

  3. Mark Zablotsky Avatar
    Mark Zablotsky

    Very nice Greg!!! Hope you guys are having a blast!!! Keep em coming!
    Mark

  4. Thank you Mark. Weren’t you in a garden in Savannah recently?

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