A Land of Fire: Prescribed burns in Everglades National Park
Did you know the first prescribed fire in U.S. National Park Service history was carried out in Everglades National Park? The first burn was prescribed in 1958 under the guidance of Dr. Bill Robertson, an early advocate for fire’s ecological role in Pine Rockland ecosystems, Today, the park hosts one of the
Paddling in Everglades National Park
Few adventures rival the experience of gliding silently through winding mangrove tunnels, open lakes, sawgrass prairies, and coastal estuaries in Everglades. Everglades National Park offers paddlers of all levels a chance to explore one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. Whether you’re looking for a half-day escape or a multi-day wilderness expedition, we’ll…
The Wet Season and Dry Season: When is the best time to visit the Everglades?
One of the most common questions we get down here in the Everglades is “When is the best time to visit the park?”. For some, it’s when the air is cool and most of the mosquitoes have cleared out. For others, it’s when the orchids are blooming and the water levels are high. The…
Airboat Tour VS. Van Tour
Airboat vs. Van Tours in the Everglades: Which Adventure Is Right for You? When most people think of the Everglades, the image that comes to mind is iconic: an airboat skimming across a vast, shimmering expanse of sawgrass, the sun catching the ripples of shallow water as birds soar overhead. It’s…