Everglades National Park
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The Everglades National Park is a natural attraction. Its been named a world heritage site and wetland of international importance. It is also significant to people all over the world.
Everglades National Park is the largest and the only remaining tropical wilderness in America. It covers at least 1,506,539 acres and is the most famous national park in the US. It is a grassland that is home to many tropical trees and plants, more than 300 bird species, 150 fish species and 60 listed threatened or endangered species including the Florida panther and the American crocodile.
There are three international destinations in everglades which are International Biosphere Reserve, World Heritage Site and Wetland of International Significance.
What attracts people to everglades the most is all the different species of animals but the certain creature that gets the most attention is the crocodile.
HISTORY & CULTURE
Water in south Florida once flowed from the Kissimmee River to Lake Okeechobee and southward over low-lying lands to Biscayne Bay, the Ten Thousand Islands, and Florida Bay. This shallow sheet of water covered almost 11,000 square miles, creating a mosaic of ponds, sloughs, sawgrass marshes, hardwood hammock, and forested uplands. For thousands of years this intricate system evolved into a finely balanced ecosystem that formed the biological for the southern half of the state. However, to early colonial settlers and developers the Everglades were potential farm land and communities. By the early 1900s, the drainage process to transform wetland to land ready to be developed was underway.
With the support of many conservationists and scientists Everglades National Park was announced in 1947 to keep the natural landscape and prevent further degradation of everglades animals, land and plants. Different groups of people navigated through and fixed the watery landscape to make it home and even to exploit its natural wonder at times.
NATURE & SCIENCE
Since its dedication in 1947 Everglades is named one of the great wonders of the world. The wildlife of it varys from the tiniest grass frog to the largest American crocodile.
The geography of Everglades National Park places it at North America and the tropical Caribbean. The region hosts representatives of both climes. The growing conditions prevalent on the south Florida peninsula foster a good growth of plant life that sustains a diverse complex of flora. The Everglades serve as important habitat for a number of protected species that grow there.
The number of different habitats found within the Greater Everglades supports a number of plant and animal species not found elsewhere on the planet. While nine distinct habitats have been identified, the landscape remains dynamic.
Everglades National Park is the largest and the only remaining tropical wilderness in America. It covers at least 1,506,539 acres and is the most famous national park in the US. It is a grassland that is home to many tropical trees and plants, more than 300 bird species, 150 fish species and 60 listed threatened or endangered species including the Florida panther and the American crocodile.
There are three international destinations in everglades which are International Biosphere Reserve, World Heritage Site and Wetland of International Significance.
What attracts people to everglades the most is all the different species of animals but the certain creature that gets the most attention is the crocodile.
HISTORY & CULTURE
Water in south Florida once flowed from the Kissimmee River to Lake Okeechobee and southward over low-lying lands to Biscayne Bay, the Ten Thousand Islands, and Florida Bay. This shallow sheet of water covered almost 11,000 square miles, creating a mosaic of ponds, sloughs, sawgrass marshes, hardwood hammock, and forested uplands. For thousands of years this intricate system evolved into a finely balanced ecosystem that formed the biological for the southern half of the state. However, to early colonial settlers and developers the Everglades were potential farm land and communities. By the early 1900s, the drainage process to transform wetland to land ready to be developed was underway.
With the support of many conservationists and scientists Everglades National Park was announced in 1947 to keep the natural landscape and prevent further degradation of everglades animals, land and plants. Different groups of people navigated through and fixed the watery landscape to make it home and even to exploit its natural wonder at times.
NATURE & SCIENCE
Since its dedication in 1947 Everglades is named one of the great wonders of the world. The wildlife of it varys from the tiniest grass frog to the largest American crocodile.
The geography of Everglades National Park places it at North America and the tropical Caribbean. The region hosts representatives of both climes. The growing conditions prevalent on the south Florida peninsula foster a good growth of plant life that sustains a diverse complex of flora. The Everglades serve as important habitat for a number of protected species that grow there.
The number of different habitats found within the Greater Everglades supports a number of plant and animal species not found elsewhere on the planet. While nine distinct habitats have been identified, the landscape remains dynamic.
Map of where Everglades is..
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Captain Doug's Everglades Tours
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Home of the original jet airboats. You'll zip across the top of the water as you enjoy the beauty and splendor of the Everglades. This is a must for any Florida vacationer.
Captain Steves Swamp Buggy Adventures
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See the Everglades like local gladesman have for over 100 years. Since the 1930's the swamp buggy has been unique to South Florida.Tour with a 5th generation Gladesman and listen to stories from the past and learn about future Everglades restoration.You'll ride high above the grasslands and through ancient cypress swamp, across pine islands, and North Americas only sub- tropical wilderness.
Everglades Area Tours
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Enjoy a guided boat tour in the 10,000 Islands; Experience kayak fishing in the Everglades National Park backcountry; Canoe through magnificent mangrove tunnels; Enjoy a guided bicycle tour amongst old-growth cypress hammocks; Catch tarpon and snook on a guided fishing trip; Hike into the prairies, wetlands and sloughs to find rare orchids; Take a guided birding trip; or over fly the entire area in a float plane.
Everglades Adventure Tour
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Native Guided safaris and eco tours. Experience the oldest ways to explore the Everglades National Park back country and Big Cypress Swamp reigon. Private 2-4 hour Native guided Pole Boat eco tours,Paddling tours, Swamp hikes, Buggy tours and Airboat tours; Canoe, Kayak, Cabin and camping gear rental to plan your own adventure. Located in the Big Cypress National Preserve. Minutes from Everglades City. Reservations required. Limited availability.
See Manatees
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Take the whole family on this exciting 1½ hour private boat trip into a remote Everglades manatee hideout. Trips are by appointment only ~ Call Captains Barry and Carol at 239-642-8818. Captains Barry and Carol Berger offer guaranteed private manatee sightseeing trips (for a maximum of 6 passengers), giving you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing gentle creatures . . . and if you don’t see a manatee you don’t pay for the trip!