Florida Everglades: A guide to visiting and understanding the 'river of grass'
As the only subtropical preserve in North America, the Florida Everglades is among the country's ecological crown jewels. Spanning Florida's southern tip, it harbors lush temperate and tropical plant communities and a diverse range of avian and reptilian life.
Look through these three sections to learn more about this unique environment and gain insight into what Everglades National Park and its neighboring areas offer visitors.
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Visiting the Everglades
Information on hotels, hiking, camping, canoeing, fishing, air boat rides and boat tours.
Swamp walks lead visitors to wild orchids in Fla.'s Fakahatchee
We're barely out of our cars before the chorus starts: "I just want to see a ghost orchid!"
Learn more about the park
Learn about the Everglades and its alligators, birds, mosquitoes, endangered species, geology and more.
History and issues
Meet Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the late advocate for the Everglades, and read a quick overview on the environmental issues facing the park.