Everglades
National Park
Location: 40001 State Road, Homestead
Hours: Sunset to Sunset
Admission: Varies
Overview
Spanning the southern
tip of the Florida peninsula and most of Florida Bay, Everglades National Park
is the only subtropical preserve in North America. It contains both temperate
and tropical
plant communities, including saw grass prairies, mangrove and cypress swamps,
pinelands, and hardwood hammocks, as well as marine and estuarine environments.
The park is known for
its rich bird life, particularly large wading birds, such as the roseate
spoonbill, wood stork, great blue heron and a variety of egrets. It is also the
only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles exist side by side.
Many activities are
offered in this park such as biking, bird watching, boating, camping, fishing,
hiking, kayaking, nature walks, stargazing and wildlife viewing. Specific tours
are available as well.
Everglades National Park has been designated a World Heritage Site, an
International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance.
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