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    • Miami-Dade County, Florida

      Walk the Mahogany Hammock Trail in Everglades NP

      4.0
      0.5 mi / 0 ft gain
      Located a short drive off the main drag to the Flamingo Visitor Centre (and only a few hours from Miami) this short boardwalk through a lush Mahogany and Gumbo-Limbo plants is an easy walk for families.Elevated upon a well-serviced boardwalk this trail passes the oldest Mahogany tree (Swietenia m...
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    • Homestead, Florida

      Paddle the 9 Mile Pond Canoe Trail

      If you only do one thing in the Everglades, I highly recommend canoeing through the mangrove and lake meadows of 9 mile pond. I had thought the Everglades would have been swampy, but they are in fact "glades" or open meadows in a forest.We decided to rent canoes from the concessionaire near the ...
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    • Homestead, Florida

      Kayak Camp on the East Cape, FL

      Camp along a 3 mile stretch of untouched old Florida. Not only is this the real southernmost point in the continental US (the Keys are islands), but you will most likely have it to yourself. Spot dolphins, bald eagles, ospreys, and a ton of other birds on this awesome over nighter that is great f...
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    • Homestead, Florida

      Camp at Clubhouse Beach

      4.0
      Head west from the Flamingo marina and hug the shoreline for about 4 miles (25.130287, -81.039099). Once you see an opening in the mangroves and there is sand visible you have hit your spot.Make sure to time your arrival and departure with the tides or you will get stuck at your campsite for a fe...
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    • Miami-Dade County, Florida

      Take a Stroll on the Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook Trail

      4.5
      0.2 mi
      Park at the trailhead and hop onto the boardwalk trail. Its very short--just 0.2 miles, so take your time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Partway through the hike there is a lookout tower which is great for getting a high vantage point to enjoy the landscape from. Be aware of wildlife around y...
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    • Miami-Dade County, Florida

      Anhinga Trail

      4.8
      1.39 mi / 62 ft gain
      The Everglades National Park is a superb spot for viewing wading birds and alligators off an easy paved path. There are a number of observation decks along the way, off of the main path. The trail begins at the Visitor Center, following Taylor Slough. The Anhinga Trail is one of the best places ...
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    • Islamorada, Florida

      Relax at Anne's Beach

      One of the Best beaches in Florida keys. 3 parking lots so easy to park if it's not packed. Go when it's low tide and you could walk for miles in shallow warm crystal clear waters. You can put up a hammock or blanket nestled in the mangroves.
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    • Miami, Florida

      Bike through Shark Valley

      4.5
      15 mi
      The Shark Valley loop allows you to experience a peaceful bike ride and close encounters with wildlife found in the Everglades. This paved trail takes about 2-3 hours to complete and includes an observation tower with quite a view.Fill up or purchase water bottles at the Visitor Center for your a...
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    • Miami, Florida

      Hike through Shark Valley

      15 mi
      I would like to preface this adventure by saying that if you prefer to bike Shark Valley, please reference Rob Witt's adventure "Bike through Shark Valley".  Biking is certainly the best way to see the whole trail, and not spend the entire day doing it.  Hiking (really walking) this trail is a sl...
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    • Ochopee, Florida

      Hike the Gator Hook Trail

      5 mi
      This 5-mile swamp walk begins off of Loop Road. To get there, take the Tamiami Trail into Big Cypress National Preserve and turn onto Loop Road (a right turn if coming from the west, a left turn from the east) at Monroe Station. About 2.2 miles down the gravel road, you will see signage for the G...
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    • Marathon, Florida

      Snorkel at Sombrero Reef

      Sombrero Reef is a coral reef 8 miles offshore from Key Colony Beach. Launch your private boat from the free 33rd Street Public Boat Ramp or book a catamaran tour from Marathon. Tie your boat off on one of the 11 mooring buoys on the South side of the 142 foot Sombrero Key Lighthouse. Get your wa...
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    • Ochopee, Florida

      Stroll along the Kirby Storter Boardwalk

      1 mi
      A few miles after the Big Cypress visitor center you will find the Kirby Storter Boardwalk. This is a short 1 mile trail through a mature cypress strand. It is a pretty neat experience since in the Everglades in order to be in the middle of a habitat like this, you have to get your feet wet, howe...
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    • Palmetto Bay, Florida

      Watch the Sunrise at the Deering Estate People's Dock

      The Deering Estate is a magnificent and historic property with a home built in 1900.  To see the house and check out its immediate property, you will need to pay to enter the gates.  However, just 50 yards south of the entry to the Estate is a small service road that leads down to the "People's D...
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    • Ochopee, Florida

      Paddle The Everglades' Wilderness Waterway

      The Wilderness Waterway in the Everglades National Park can be navigated either by kayak or canoe. This is an endurance voyage that typically takes upwards of 10 days if you are solo-canoeing. The voyage can take significantly less time if using a kayak or a multi-person powered canoe. This route...
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    • Coral Gables, Florida

      Explore Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

      There are few places as beautiful and serene as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden! Located right in Coral Gables, near Miami, this garden boasts an extensive amount of well-groomed acres with hundreds of different tropical flowers and species of plants. When exploring the gardens, it is likely th...
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    • Coral Gables, Florida

      Take a Sunrise Stroll around Matheson Hammock

      5.0
      Matheson Hammock is a beautiful park in the heart of one of the oldest sections of Miami, just off of Old Culter Road.  This is far off the tourist map which is mostly confined to South Beach. However, it is just 20 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from Downtown.  The park is enjoyed by many...
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    Camping and Lodging in Everglades National Park

    Flamingo Everglades National Park
    Homestead, Florida

    Flamingo Everglades National Park

    From $89 / night

    Pinecrest Group Campground
    Ochopee, Florida

    Pinecrest Group Campground

    Midway Campground (Fl)
    Ochopee, Florida

    Midway Campground (Fl)

    Monument Lake Campground
    Ochopee, Florida

    Monument Lake Campground

    Burns Lake Campground
    Ochopee, Florida

    Burns Lake Campground

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Everglades National Park

    Escape Winter and Explore the Everglades While Staying in These Eco-Tents

    Escape Winter and Explore the Everglades While Staying in These Eco-Tents

    Sara Sheehy

    It's Now or #Neverglades: The Impact of Climate Change on Everglades National Park

    It's Now or #Neverglades: The Impact of Climate Change on Everglades National Park

    Christian Murillo