Exploring Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia's top wildlife tourism...
Okefenokee Swamp is North America's largest blackwater swamp, and this massive natural feature is home to a huge array of Georgia's native species.
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Jared Ranahan
About Jared
A Massachusetts native, Jared Ranahan's yearning to see the world has led him to live in seven cities across three continents, and he is always seeking out a new city to visit or call home.
Jared is especially interested in zoology, history, and natural science, and works to incorporate these disciplines into his stories whenever possible.
Jared enjoys hoppy IPAs, peaty scotches, and all forms of sugarcane distillates.
Special Interests
Jared knows a lot about:
- International Travel
- Random Animal Facts
- Pop Music
10Best Lists by Jared Ranahan
Popular clam chowders and why New England's is the best
New England clam chowder isn't the only game in town when it comes to clam chowders – but it is the best.
Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Hot Brown
A recipe stemming from the need to feed hungry party guests at the Brown Hotel, this Roaring Twenties-era dish is rich in both calories and flavor.
Features of the Northwest Passage to see before they transform
The Arctic Circle boasts magnificent landscapes, unique species and thriving Inuit culture – but it's all changing fast. Climate change is ushering in major alterations to life in the Arctic, and those...
10 local foods in Turks and Caicos that you have to try
Seafood is king in Turks and Caicos. And that means plenty of creative dishes incorporating queen conch, in addition to other unexpected species like Caribbean lobster and lionfish.
How the Boston cream pie became a beloved dessert
A product of the longest continually operating hotel in the United States, the Boston cream pie combines sponge cake, vanilla custard and chocolate icing to form a beloved American dessert.
