The Great Dismal Swamp: A History - Gates, Pasquotank and Camden Counties & Virginia .............................................................................. CoastalGuide: North Carolina NE NC

Cypress Trees in Fall

The Great Dismal Swamp is a geological wonder. For millions of years before the Swamp was formed, it was under the sea. It is viewed by naturalists and other scientists as one of the best outdoor laboratories in the world! This natural treasure emerged as a landform when the Continental Shelf made its last significant shift.