We spent four days, but we could have spent many more. There is only one Everglades in the world, a very unique area. This park even opened our eyes to bird watching and the natural settings around them. [Hard to believe that Morey could become a bird watcher?!] Must have taken 50 pictures of really cool birds. What incredible and beautiful birds, and they liked their picture being taken!
We first camped at Lone Pine Campground, a lovely campground where we were at the edge of the lake with the pine trees and tropical plants all around us. Then we drove the park road stopping at the many trails including Royal Palm where we walked the two trails, and viewed the birds and the alligators up close. Also walked through the hammocks on boardwalks.
We continued down to Flamingo on the Florida Bay where we camped and checked out the visitor center and all of the activities. We attended the many Ranger talks about Manatees (and saw some), Alligators (saw over 100), and the birds.
Every night we biked over to the amphitheater for the evening program, using our headlamp for the return trip under the stars.
We also took the 3 hour canoe trip on Nine Mile Pond where we dodged around the alligators. What a great park, we will be back.....................................
We seem to be following you. We did some biking in the Everglades last weekend. Close to the city but saw many alligators and birds. A couple of days ago there was a story on NPR about birding. The gist of it was that it is a 'sport' for older people and the national organization is trying to attract younger afficionados. Put Morey in that younger cohort!
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