"Among the lushest national parks in the system" Top 5 Page for this destination Everglades National Park by mrclay2000

Everglades National Park Travel Guide: 373 reviews and 931 photos

entrance sign - Everglades National Park

Whatever You Bring Leaves More for the Birds

Everglades National Park (like the rest of south Florida) is generally warm and tropical year-round, with summer temperatures being strong and constant. In-season means the winter months where temperatures are not as spiteful as they become in the spring and summer.

The great thing about the Everglades is that it is surrounded by water on all sides, and all the creatures that live therein, and all the creatures that feed on those creatures, are all here in startling abundance. If you came here for alligators and crocodiles, you'll find them, but your conductors at every hour will be the birds.

Unfortunately, there is another conductor here just as prevalent known as the mosquito, and there are 42 different kinds that will gladly drink from your tap.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great abundance of wildlife and getting around is easy
Cons:too hot, thirsty mosquitoes, limited beauty/scenery
In a nutshell:A veritable hive of animal diversity and activity

Last visit to Everglades National Park: May 2001
Intro Updated Jan 17, 2003
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Reviews (27)

Florida Bay and two Florida Keys - Everglades National Park

Tropical Florida Bay Things to Do (14)

Florida Bay surrounds the tip of the U.S. mainland in the Southeast. Whether the algae blooms are up or down, you can... more travel advice

alligator on the Anhinga Trail - Everglades National Park

Can You See the Difference? Things to Do (14)

The alligators go about their business in the same way as the crocodiles. Do you see much difference from this and the... more travel advice

alligator, Big Cypress Visitor Center - Everglades National Park

Floating Dragon Things to Do (14)

Alligators will sometimes float rather than cruise. It presents more of their backsides to the warming sun and conserves... more travel advice

great blue heron, reflective white morph - Everglades National Park

The Intensity of Patience Things to Do (14)

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Jim_Eliason Dec 4, 2005 at 8:07 AM

great page, this np is high on my wish list!
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sarahjayn Jun 15, 2005 at 6:58 PM

glad you enjoyed your trip to my home state!
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JetlagCity Mar 9, 2005 at 12:01 PM

Fantastic wildlife pics. I never thought of myself as a birdwatcher, but I'm getting more and more interested in them. Being out in nature is such a treat.
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tpangelinan May 8, 2004 at 9:12 PM

Great page on the Everglades! Great photos and tips very helpful! Would love to go here soon! :o)
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ZanieOR Apr 8, 2004 at 1:02 AM

This brings back memories of camping in the middle of the everglades about 30 years ago until the mosquitos drove us out!
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deecat Feb 24, 2004 at 4:57 PM

Excellent commentary about the Everglades National Park, especially the differences between the crocodile and alligator. Enjoyed the audubon-like pages about white ibis, anhinga, blue heron, and turkey vulture. I enjoy birds a great deal.
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mim95 Dec 19, 2003 at 10:52 AM

Great wildlife photos! I didn't know there are crocodiles in the US.
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Helga67 Dec 18, 2003 at 2:19 PM

Excellent page and so much wildlife you've spotted. During my visit, I didn't even see one alligator nor crocodile :-(
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XenoHumph Dec 15, 2003 at 12:11 PM

Excellent page! Very similar to what's around Houston! But all these animals (great picts!) are not hideous or ugly, including the turtle, the turkey vultures & the gators!! The later are always smiling for example, contrarily to most humans...
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mtncorg Dec 4, 2003 at 11:26 AM

A regular audubon guide you give us here. Very nice - another great reason for that folding kayak? Just don't get mistaken for a little alligator :-]