Everglades National Park
Immerse in the wild nature of Florida, the Everglades National Park will make you re-discover your connection with nature and teach you how to slow down and enjoy the quiet slow pace of nature.
Everglades National Park is situated in the South of Florida. It has an area of approximately 6.100 square kilometers and, because of its huge area, it has, not only one but three main entrances! The Everglades National Park is made up of several ecosystems such as freshwater sloughs, coastal lowlands, and marl prairies where many mammals find their natural habitat. The park is home to approximately 40 different species of mammals, such as the white-tailed deer, the Nine-banded armadillo, and the Florida panther! Here you will also have the chance to meet amazing water animals such as dolphins, sea turtles, and the massive rice whale. Obviously, the park also has an incredible variety of vegetation. You will be able to see the impressive roots system of the mangrove trees, as well as several types of cacti and succulent plants that the park has to offer! Everglades National Park faces the Gulf of Mexico and is close to Caribbean islands like the Bahamas as well as Cuba, so this is the perfect location for a day trip to these wonderful tropical islands!
Everglades National Park is characterized by subtropical weather. There are two main seasons throughout the year: the wet season and the dry season. The summer months, from about mid-May to November, coinciding with the wet season. Temperatures can get extremely hot, ranging from 30°C to 35°C. This season is also characterized by lots of precipitation. Thunderstorms and hurricanes are frequent, making these months particularly humid. On the other hand, winter months, from the beginning of December to mid-May, coincide with the dry season. Temperatures are pleasant, ranging from 12°C to 25°C. Obviously, this season tends to be drier and precipitation is limited. The dry season is the perfect period to visit the park as mosquitoes and biting flies are basically non-existent and as the water levels drop, animals can easily be seen gathering around the remnant water holes.
The park offers only a few limited options when it comes to food. You will be able to find a limited selection of snacks and beverages in four main areas: the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Centre, the Royal Palm Visitor Centre, the Flamingo marina store and the Gulf Coast Visitor Centre. You can also purchase food at the Everglades Guest Service food track, normally parked in the Flamingo area. Nonetheless, the Everglades National Park recommends all its visitors bring all the food and water needed during their trip.
The perfect activity to do with your family and kids is surely camping! Just spend one night with your family away from daily distractions and with no WIFI connection! Spend a night under the starry sky while enjoying a slow pace of life. In the park, you will find several camping sites, such as elevated camping platforms, as well as beach and ground sites that can be easily reached by canoe or kayak. However, there are also a few camping sites accessible to hikers. You will need a permit to legally camp in the park, so make sure to request one at the Flamingo or at the Gulf Coast Visitor Centres.
Another great experience to try out with your kids is boating. Everglades Guest Services in Flamingo offers opportunities to rent pontoon boats and even houseboats! Your kids will simply love it!
If you’re here with your partner you can spend a day paddling in the wonderful water of Everglades National Park. For instance, you can organize a kayak or canoe trip; the options are countless! Some trips may last a few hours while others can last for days! You will explore the park’s freshwater marsh, the waters of Florida Bay and visit the many mangrove forests. You can either bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one when you arrive at the park. If you’re not confident enough, you can even hire a tour guide to guide you through the many sections of the park. Hell’s Bay is the perfect location if you want to paddle through the park’s mangroves while if you want to challenge yourself, you can try the Turner River Canoe Trail, which takes about a day to complete and will take you to some of the best places of the park.
Another great idea is to rent a couple of bikes and try out one of the many available routes in the park. If you want to make your life easier you can even rent an e-bike. There’s plenty of bike routes to choose from and you can either decide to go for a small journey of about 5 kilometers or pick up a longer route of up to 25 kilometers.
If you’re coming to Everglades National Park, then you need to try one of their many guided tours. There are plenty of options to choose from. For instance, you can book a two-hour tram tour through the Shark Valley section of the park. Shark Valley naturalists and experts will guide you through the Everglades sharing their knowledge of the area and giving insights into this ecosystem. You can also enjoy one of the many boat tours. The most popular is the Back Country Boat Tour and the Florida Bay Boat Tour. You will be accompanied by an expert guide who will teach you everything about the history of this wonderful park and point out the many animals you will encounter during your tours such as dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles!
Everglades National Park is also one of the best places where to try bird watching. This park is home to more than 300 different species of birds from cormorants to the wonderfully colored Purple Gallinules and the nesting Anhingas. Just be quiet and keep your eyes open! Chances are that you will meet one of these beautiful animals on your path.
Lastly, you can try out the ten thousand islands tour. This 90-minute boat excursion will bring you to some of the most wonderful areas of Everglades National Park from Chokoloskee Bay to Indian Key Pass and through the amazing mangrove islands!
Unfortunately, the park doesn’t feature many mountains or naturally elevated points where to take the perfect pictures. However, there are a few man-made observation points for you to fully enjoy the view of Everglades National Park. The most famous one is the Shark Valley observation tower. This provides a 360-degree view of the park and is one of the most popular destinations. Another observation point can be found at Pahayokee Overlook for you to take amazing pictures!
Everglades National Park is situated in the South of Florida. It has an area of approximately 6.100 square kilometers and, because of its huge area, it has, not only one but three main entrances! The Everglades National Park is made up of several ecosystems such as freshwater sloughs, coastal lowlands, and marl prairies where many mammals find their natural habitat. The park is home to approximately 40 different species of mammals, such as the white-tailed deer, the Nine-banded armadillo, and the Florida panther! Here you will also have the chance to meet amazing water animals such as dolphins, sea turtles, and the massive rice whale. Obviously, the park also has an incredible variety of vegetation. You will be able to see the impressive roots system of the mangrove trees, as well as several types of cacti and succulent plants that the park has to offer! Everglades National Park faces the Gulf of Mexico and is close to Caribbean islands like the Bahamas as well as Cuba, so this is the perfect location for a day trip to these wonderful tropical islands!
Everglades National Park is characterized by subtropical weather. There are two main seasons throughout the year: the wet season and the dry season. The summer months, from about mid-May to November, coinciding with the wet season. Temperatures can get extremely hot, ranging from 30°C to 35°C. This season is also characterized by lots of precipitation. Thunderstorms and hurricanes are frequent, making these months particularly humid. On the other hand, winter months, from the beginning of December to mid-May, coincide with the dry season. Temperatures are pleasant, ranging from 12°C to 25°C. Obviously, this season tends to be drier and precipitation is limited. The dry season is the perfect period to visit the park as mosquitoes and biting flies are basically non-existent and as the water levels drop, animals can easily be seen gathering around the remnant water holes.
The park offers only a few limited options when it comes to food. You will be able to find a limited selection of snacks and beverages in four main areas: the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Centre, the Royal Palm Visitor Centre, the Flamingo marina store and the Gulf Coast Visitor Centre. You can also purchase food at the Everglades Guest Service food track, normally parked in the Flamingo area. Nonetheless, the Everglades National Park recommends all its visitors bring all the food and water needed during their trip.
The perfect activity to do with your family and kids is surely camping! Just spend one night with your family away from daily distractions and with no WIFI connection! Spend a night under the starry sky while enjoying a slow pace of life. In the park, you will find several camping sites, such as elevated camping platforms, as well as beach and ground sites that can be easily reached by canoe or kayak. However, there are also a few camping sites accessible to hikers. You will need a permit to legally camp in the park, so make sure to request one at the Flamingo or at the Gulf Coast Visitor Centres.
Another great experience to try out with your kids is boating. Everglades Guest Services in Flamingo offers opportunities to rent pontoon boats and even houseboats! Your kids will simply love it!
If you’re here with your partner you can spend a day paddling in the wonderful water of Everglades National Park. For instance, you can organize a kayak or canoe trip; the options are countless! Some trips may last a few hours while others can last for days! You will explore the park’s freshwater marsh, the waters of Florida Bay and visit the many mangrove forests. You can either bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one when you arrive at the park. If you’re not confident enough, you can even hire a tour guide to guide you through the many sections of the park. Hell’s Bay is the perfect location if you want to paddle through the park’s mangroves while if you want to challenge yourself, you can try the Turner River Canoe Trail, which takes about a day to complete and will take you to some of the best places of the park.
Another great idea is to rent a couple of bikes and try out one of the many available routes in the park. If you want to make your life easier you can even rent an e-bike. There’s plenty of bike routes to choose from and you can either decide to go for a small journey of about 5 kilometers or pick up a longer route of up to 25 kilometers.
If you’re coming to Everglades National Park, then you need to try one of their many guided tours. There are plenty of options to choose from. For instance, you can book a two-hour tram tour through the Shark Valley section of the park. Shark Valley naturalists and experts will guide you through the Everglades sharing their knowledge of the area and giving insights into this ecosystem. You can also enjoy one of the many boat tours. The most popular is the Back Country Boat Tour and the Florida Bay Boat Tour. You will be accompanied by an expert guide who will teach you everything about the history of this wonderful park and point out the many animals you will encounter during your tours such as dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles!
Everglades National Park is also one of the best places where to try bird watching. This park is home to more than 300 different species of birds from cormorants to the wonderfully colored Purple Gallinules and the nesting Anhingas. Just be quiet and keep your eyes open! Chances are that you will meet one of these beautiful animals on your path.
Lastly, you can try out the ten thousand islands tour. This 90-minute boat excursion will bring you to some of the most wonderful areas of Everglades National Park from Chokoloskee Bay to Indian Key Pass and through the amazing mangrove islands!
Unfortunately, the park doesn’t feature many mountains or naturally elevated points where to take the perfect pictures. However, there are a few man-made observation points for you to fully enjoy the view of Everglades National Park. The most famous one is the Shark Valley observation tower. This provides a 360-degree view of the park and is one of the most popular destinations. Another observation point can be found at Pahayokee Overlook for you to take amazing pictures!
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