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Everglades National Park |
The Everglades are located in the southern most part of Florida |
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| Everglades National Park is truly a unique place to experience that outdoor vacation you’ve always wanted to take. Just canoeing alone allows you to view wildlife up close, go camping in areas otherwise unattainable, catch fish off the sides of your boat, and experience a place unlike any other in the world! For those not quite so adventurous, there are boat tours, ranger-guided tours, and tram rides that still allow you to see all of the natural wonders of this water intensive park, so you won’t miss out in the outdoor adventure. Grab your water-proof boots and come for a unique family vacation. Check below for great Everglades National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Everglades National Park is the third largest park in the United States, outside Alaska. Spanning the southern tip of the Florida peninsula and most of Florida Bay, it is the only subtropical preserve... (click here for more)
Facts - President Harry S Truman formally dedicated Everglades National Park on December 6, 1947 in a ceremony held at Everglades City, to protect its magnificent biological resources. Protection of wading bi... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Once, water flowed freely from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay, a "river of grass" 120 miles long and 50 miles wide, but less than a foot deep. In this flat landscape, even a few inches of elevation me... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - The Everglades is mild and pleasant from December through April, though rare cold fronts may create near freezing conditions. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures around 90 degrees (32°C) and ... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Do not approach or harass alligators and crocodiles, as they can be dangerous. It is illegal to feed wildlife. Backcountry sites are shared with alligators, marine turtles, nesting birds and other wil... (click here for more)
Fees - Entrance fees: Vehicle - $10, at main entrance and Shark Valley that is valid for 7 days, for single, private, non-commercial vehicles. An entrance fee is not charged at the Gulf Coast. Individuals - ... (click here for more)
Camping - There are three camping areas: Flamingo Campground, Long Pine Key Campground and Wilderness Camping or Backcountry Camping. All three have accessible campsites. Each has wheelchair accessible restroom... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Biscayne National Park is 22 miles away. Big Cypress National Preserve is 5 miles away. Dry Tortugas National Park is 210 miles away. De Soto National Memorial is 132 miles away. Canaveral National Se... (click here for more)
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