In the 1790s the area was known as the Great Swamp.

The rest of the area to the south is covered by the Great Swamp.

The Great Swamp is a state and national treasure, which should be protected at any cost.

Some 222 species of birds have been sighted in the Great Swamp.

It also helps protect the watershed of the Great Swamp to the east.

Prior to development, it was part of the Great Black Swamp.

Also, many plant and animal species threatened with extinction have found their last homes within the Great Swamp.

Nevertheless, there are still Great Swamps near and far.

Information on other access points is available from the Friends of the Great Swamp (845-855-1917; www.frogs-ny.org).

This happened at just about the point where he could see that he was entering some portion of the Great Swamp itself.