Everglades National Park

Marco Island, the only inhabited island in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, lies off Florida’s southwest coast. This tropical haven features white-sand beaches and luxury resorts, making it […]

The Ten Thousand Islands, an archipelago covering over 35,000 acres at the southern tip of Florida, is a unique natural wonder. Despite its name, the area comprises hundreds of small […]

Big Cypress National Preserve, located just north of Everglades National Park, was among the first national preserves established in the United States. Spanning a vast and diverse landscape, it offers […]

The Tamiami Trail, a scenic two-lane road, stretches across the southern tip of the Florida peninsula, connecting Tampa to Miami. Completed in 1928, this route was hailed as an engineering […]

Chokoloskee Bay, stretching approximately 10 miles long and 2 miles wide, is nestled along Florida’s Gulf Coast within the boundaries of Everglades National Park. This expansive body of water is […]

Loop Road, a 24-mile (38-kilometer) unpaved route in the Big Cypress National Preserve, is often referred to as the ‘Wild West of the Florida swamp.’ This road offers a chance […]

Nestled in the heart of the ‘true Everglades,’ a vast river of grass stretching 100 miles from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico, Shark Valley is a prime example […]

Just inside the entrance to Everglades National Park, the Anhinga Trail offers visitors their first glimpse into the unique wetland ecosystem. This accessible, less-than-a-mile-long (1.2-kilometer) boardwalk is one of the […]

The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, located at the entrance of Everglades National Park, serves as a vital resource for both first-time and returning visitors. Inside, educational exhibits and detailed […]

Nestled on the bay at the south entrance of Everglades National Park, the Flamingo Visitor Center serves as the gateway to the southern Everglades. Adjacent to a marina and campground, […]

The Gumbo Limbo Trail, a self-guided 0.4-mile (0.64-kilometer) path in Everglades National Park, offers a captivating glimpse into a hardwood hammock ecosystem. Slightly elevated above the marshy waters, this lush, […]

The Royal Palm Visitor Center, located in the heart of Everglades National Park, offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore two of the park’s nine distinct ecosystems. Nestled within the […]