Okefenokee Swamp: same clout as the Great Wall, way more alligators.
Georgia’s Okefenokee swamp becomes UNESCO World Heritage site
Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge becomes the 27th U.S. UNESCO World Heritage site, joining Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. The swampy landscape known for its biodiversity and 'Trembling Earth' finally gets the international plaque—just in time for mosquito season.
Source: Georgia’s Okefenokee swamp becomes UNESCO World Heritage site — Washington Post
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 25, 2026.
Topics: georgia · nature · unesco · okefenokee · travel
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