Spanning the whole of the southern Florida Tip and into the top of the Florida Keys, Everglades National Park has one of the most amazing collections of ecosystems in the USA. From the mangrove tunnels to the River of Grass, you can see and experience so much here. Visiting Everglades National Park includes time in the 10,000 Islands (Everglades City and Chokoloskee), Shark Valley (central off the Tamiami Trail) and the Flamingo area of the park.
If you haven’t gotten to visit Everglades National Park before, you can very easily plan to add it to a trip to the Florida Keys. Since the Keys are all about relaxing, snorkeling and fishing, adding a few days in the Everglades will give you a completely different experience filled with airboats, kayaking, birdwatching, crocodiles and unique hiking. Check it out!
Kayaking in Everglades National Park is beautiful, especially in the 10,000 Islands of the Gulf Coast. Guide to paddling the 10K Islands, tour recommendations and things to do in the Everglades.
Biking in Everglades National Park at Shark Valley is a wonderful and unique way to experience the park. Located near Miami this fun adventure gets you out into the harsh environment into the heart of the Everglade most beautiful wildlife.
The Flamingo Lodge in Everglades National Park is the ONLY hotel in the park. We've got the full scoop on rooms at the NEW lodge, the restaurant, things to do at Flamingo and more.
Kayaking at Flamingo in Everglades National Park is one of the best ways to get to see crocodiles and explore the area on the water. With awesome bird watching and tons more wildlife to encounter, see our tips for paddling with kayak rentals from Flamingo Adventures.
The Flamingo Boat Tour through the Backcountry is a beautiful introduction to Everglades National Park. Watching for crocodiles, birds and more, this is a great way to get on the water and see wildlife in the Everglades before or after a trip into the Florida Keys.