Everglades National Park
State: Florida
Size: 1,508,938 acres
Topography: Wetlands, Mangroves, Coastal
Peak Season: Winter & Spring
Nearest Airport: Miami International Airport (MIA) – 1 hr
Nearest Town: Marco Island / Key Largo
Top 5 Hikes
Anhinga Trail
Shark Valley Trail
Gumbo Limbo Trail
Pinelands Trail
Mahogany Hammock Trail
Points of Interest
Shark Valley: A popular area for wildlife viewing, including alligators, birds, and other wetland creatures, accessible via a tram tour.
Anhinga Trail: A short, boardwalk trail that brings visitors up close to wetland wildlife, particularly alligators and birds.
Florida Bay: A vast, shallow bay perfect for kayaking, fishing, and spotting dolphins and manatees.
Big Cypress Swamp: A sprawling swamp area offering unique flora and fauna, best explored by hiking or on a guided tour.
Recreational Opportunities
Airboat Tours – Glide through sawgrass prairies and mangrove tunnels.
Wildlife Viewing – Home to alligators, manatees, and the elusive Florida panther.
Fishing – A world-class fishing destination for tarpon, snook, and redfish.
Kayaking & Canoeing – Paddle through the Ten Thousand Islands and coastal waters.
Hiking – Boardwalk trails like Anhinga Trail provide close wildlife encounters.
Camping
Long Pine Key Campground (frontcountry)
Flamingo Campground (frontcountry)
Wilderness Waterway (backcountry camping, permit required)