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"Alligator feeding is worth the watch!"(5 Tips)
"Best hike for wildlife is the first one."(10 Tips)"The Anhinga Trail is a quick, easy boardwalk hike."(4 Tips)
"The River of Grass as it's known."(3 Tips)
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Katya Killer of LightDecember 20, 2013We camped at Long Pine Key Campground for 2 weeks and had an awesome time. Better than Flamingo because you still get cell service and lots of walks in the area. Beware of sinkholes in the limestone!Upvoted 1 day ago
National Wildlife FederationJanuary 7, 2013Besides the opportunity to spot American alligators, Everglades National Park is home to around 400 species and around 31 warbler species. Talk about a wildlife paradise!
- Djaniella D.March 7, 2017The Anhinga Trail is a quick, easy boardwalk hike. Bring a camera (and bug spray) because there is so much wildlife here!
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Sebastian SandovalMay 15, 2017Don't forget to bring insect repellent! The place is beautiful, it offers an unforgettable landscape and lots of species of birds and insects. Alligators are the main attraction.- Nate FolkertJanuary 23, 2017near sawgrass and just want to take a peek? you can turn around at the broward county rest stop about ten miles out. a few spots on the way to stop and watch for wildlife.
Allison WilliamsApril 7, 2013Stop here and check out the visitor center.. Gather knowledge then head to the gates and pay your $10 which is good for a week! It's worth the money especially if its a quick visit & you have time
Miami New TimesJuly 12, 2013Best of Miami 2013- Best Not So Cheap Thrill: Private Airboat Safari in the Everglades. Compacted into 1.5 million acres of land are 350 species of birds, 27 species of snakes, 40 species of mammals. Read more- This is a magical place. The River of Grass as it's known. We go there whenever we have an opportunity.
New Times Broward Palm BeachJuly 8, 2013Best of Broward 2013- Best Day Trip: Everglades National Park. This 1.5 million acre park is home to the Floridas Everglades. Walk on the boardwalk or visit an active osprey nest. See the wildlife. Read more
Gato MongeDecember 29, 2013EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK - World Heritage UNESCO This site at the southern tip of Florida has been called 'a river of grass flowing imperceptibly from the hinterland into the sea'. The exceptional .. Read more
Martin PultznerOctober 17, 2014Great park, take a trip all the way down to flamingo. Once you purchase your entry in the park, you can reenter unlimited times for 7 days.
FloridaRamblerJune 6, 2011Three things: 1) Visitor Center is excellent. 2) You'll see most wildlife on the Anhinga Trail. 3) Stop at Robert is Here fruit stand for key lime milkshakes before or after. More tips in "more info." Read more
The best way to experience the 10,000 islands is by boat. Canoe and Kayak rentals are abundant and affordable from various concessionaires.
Sue LuxJanuary 14, 2019Great tram ride thru the park! Saw so many gators and birds. The observation tower was great!
Cindy WongNovember 15, 2017Dude...everyone should make a visit to the Everglades, native or tourist, in order to appreciate what South Florida was before it got paved over.
Dawn WoodDecember 30, 2012Drive South to the National Park entrance and visit the official info center for great tips and direction of this huge national park.
jessica scottSeptember 6, 2012Best camping EVER! I recommend Flamingo at the very end of the Everglades. Campon the beach/marsh and wake up to dolphins playing at the shore!
Gleb KholodovDecember 11, 2011Come back at night with a powerful flashlight - you'd be able to see gators under the water and spot small ones by the shine of their ones - something that sunlight just wouldn't let you do.
Regions BankMay 8, 2012Alligators, snakes and the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. The kids (and adults) will love it! Regions can help with tips on saving for your next family vacation http://bit.ly/JXyuuX.- pieter vOctober 21, 2015Be sure to get the boat inland from flamingo, we got to see more than 50 white pelicans flying over! ��
Sport Fishing MagazineAugust 12, 2011Fishing's hot right now for red drum, black drum and seatrout because of reduced competition from tarpon and snook, still rebounding from the extensive cold-water fish kills of the 2009/2010 winter.
Jason MesiarikAugust 3, 2012Experience the river of grass in an up-close and personal way. There is no place like this on earth! Reserve in advance to guarantee your spot.
Yehuda JoffreMay 12, 2010went on the shark valley tram tour. 2 hour tram tour very informative, saw gators, cool birds, snakes, and turtles. everglades are a fantastic place to visit. they also have an observation tower that
Amanda VisserApril 26, 2012Come here and you'll most likely have the place to yourself. Nice picnic areas with a short hiking trail and boardwalk. Bring bugspray!
Quentin LafonAugust 4, 2014You must visit this famous place when you are in Miami ! Airboat tours are fun.
@jyiJune 16, 2013Caution: panthers are native to this area... 40 y.o. "cougars" also spotted occasionally.
WorldStridesApril 6, 2011Interesting Fun Fact: Eight habitats exist in the Everglades- marine/estuary, mangroves, coastal prairie, freshwater Marl prairie, freshwater slough, cypress, hardwood hammock, and pinelands.- Sport Fishing MagazineAugust 12, 2011Jan Maizler (flatsfishingonline.com) is one backcountry angling specialist in this area that you'll want to fish with. He's also a Sport Fishing mag contributor.
Kenny AllenJuly 18, 2011PUT MOSQUITO REPELLENT ON BEFORE EVEN ENTERING THE PARK. You will regret it if you don't!
Michelin LifestyleFebruary 24, 2011You'll be able to enjoy all the wild life of The Everglades while combating against rocky terrain and swampy water with Michelin footwear's tire technology.
Mikey RoxJanuary 2, 2011Great place to see gators in their natural habitat. Ask the ranger where the best place to see them is before you drive around for hours.
Bob LieserJune 7, 2010Take the boat tour at Flamingo and hike the Anhinga Trail at Royal Palm. You're almost guaranteed to see an alligator at Anhinga Trail. Read more
Simon DavisonJuly 4, 2010Walk slowly and be sure to focus your attention to the water areas that are shaded. This is where you tend to spot the most wildlife.
Freesoul YMay 18, 2015So excited to see alligators, crocodiles and many wildlife. It's better to bring umbrella and anti insect spray. Mosquitoes are so terrible."
Sergio SantanaMarch 31, 2013becareful with the Po-pos. state trooper type of shit...yeap... the brown ones
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"Great ~15 mile bike ride through the Everglades, lots of birds, alligators, snakes, and other wildlife."
Ryan Williams - 8.3
"Beautiful park to explore. Drove through, stopping to take a walk at each place of interest. Petrol is $5.5 a gallon at Flamingo so fill up before you enter the park! Boat tours are $37.50 each."
Liv Adshead - 8.8
"Super easy and accessible pathway. Saw a sunbathing alligator and so many Anhingas. This is the biggest bang for your buck, if you only have a short time do this trail."
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