Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge lies about eight miles from Folkston, GA, and roughly 43 miles from Waycross, GA. It is located in Southeastern Georgia, with a small fraction in Northern Florida. It lies in three Georgia counties, namely Ware, Charlton, and Clinch. It also spreads to Baker County in Florida. It was established in 1937 with a primary aim of protecting the 438,000-acre Okefenokee Swamp. Okefenokee Swamp measures 25 miles wide and 40 miles long. It is listed as a Wetland of International Importance and National Natural Landmark. Okefenokee is a Seminole Indian name translated to mean ‘land that trembles when you walk on it.’