Great dismal swamp

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge contains some of the most important wildlife habitat in the mid-Atlantic region. At near 113,000 acres, the refuge is the largest intact remnant of a vast swamp that once covered more than one million acres.

The next time you are in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, consider heading over to explore the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge!

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John Henley photographed a series of beautiful and breathtaking images of the Great Dismal Swamp for our December 2011 feature "The Green Island." We published nine images in the magazine, but offer an expanded selection of 22 in this slideshow.

Four bald cypress trees in Lafayette Square, across from the White House, mark the southern edge of a 100,000 year old cypress swamp.

The Great Dismal Swamp Virginia’s most haunted natural feature. The Great Dismal Swamp is one of the largest wilderness areas on the Eastern Seaboard. It...

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Looking to visit one of Virginia's most undiscovered natural gems? This guide details how to visit the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia and why you should.