What is the best part of the Everglades to visit?
Shark Valley (Miami) Named because its water flows southwest toward Shark River, Shark Valley is the heartland of the Everglades. At Shark Valley you can walk, bike, or ride a tram along a 15-mile loop road and see some of the park’s best wildlife concentrations.
Is Everglades National Park worth seeing?
The Everglades are the only subtropical preserve in North America. The park is astoundingly diverse which is amazing considering there is pretty much no change in altitude. There are a lot of different plants you won’t find other places. Bird photographers enjoy the many eye-catching species.
What are the top five things to do in Everglades National Park?
Take a Tram or Bike the Shark Valley Road. Take a Ranger-Guided Canoe Tour. Hike the Anhinga Trail for Alligator Sightings. Attend a Ranger Program. Take a Wild Ride in an Airboat. Bring Your Binoculars for Outstanding Birdwatching. Take a Slogging Tour Through the Swamp.
What do people visit the Everglades National Park to see?
The park is home to manatees, American crocodiles, a huge number of birds, and even panthers. This fragile ecosystem is listed as a World Heritage Site and it is an International Biosphere Reserve. The Everglades is an enormous wetland that is fed by water from Lake Okeechobee.
What is the prettiest place in the Everglades?
Shark Valley. Around 50-minutes from Miami, Shark Valley is one of the best places in the Everglades that’s within easy reach of Miami. Once here, you can explore the trails and the iconic Bobcat Boardwalk that’s totally stunning on a gorgeous sunny day.
What time of year is best to see the Everglades?
Are you planning a trip to the park from November through April? These months fall into our dry season, one of the most popular times to visit, due to the lower temperatures, lessening of mosquitoes, and abundance of wildlife.
Will I see alligators in Everglades National Park?
Shark Valley and the much shorter (0.8-mile) Anhinga Trail at Royal Palm’s Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center in Homestead are considered the prime gator-viewing trails in Everglades National Park.
How much time should I spend at Everglades National Park?
Two days in the park is fine, but if you’re really wanting to immerse yourself in the Everglades, give yourself three full days! With three days in the park, you’ll have time to explore all of the main sections of the park — Shark Valley, Flamingo, and Everglades City.
How long do people spend in Everglades National Park?
With three distinctly different areas to visit and more than a few options for how to experience Everglades National Park, you can easily spend four or five days there seeing an abundance of wildlife and some of the most beautiful marshlands on earth.
Why is Everglades National Park so famous?
The Everglades provides important habitat for numerous species like the manatee, American crocodile and the elusive Florida panther. The park has long been a birder’s paradise — it is the winter home of more than 360 different species of birds. Check out tips for staying safe while viewing wildlife.
