Discover the beauty, history, and ecosystems of the Everglades with a guided van tour in the Everglades National Park.
If you are curious about how water shapes life in the Everglades, this van tour promises a unique opportunity to explore and engage with the challenges and triumphs of preserving one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems.
Naturalist-led van tour of the southern part of Everglades National Park. See the shift of ecosystems as you make your way south. Stops include Mahogany Hammock, West Lake, Guy Bradley Visitor Center, and Royal Palm.
Fellow veterans and a guest can join for a free, guided freshwater fishing workshop at Long Pine Key. This day in nature includes hands-on fishing instruction, a guided visit to the historic Nike Missile Site. No prior fishing experience is required. This program is free with a $25 deposit per reservation. We will refund the deposit to you after check-in.
Explore the history that shaped Big Cypress and the nature that still thrives here, in one of the preserve’s richest wildlife-viewing areas.
Learn to paddle a canoe and explore the breathtaking Everglades—our Canoeing for Beginners adventure at Nine Mile Pond is the perfect way to start your journey on the water!
Immerse yourself in the Everglades wilderness with this guided, primitive paddle as we study tropical hammock, sawgrass prairie, and mangrove ecology, the influence of water flow on Everglades ecosystems and how humans have impacted the environment in the Park. Meet your experienced Institute Naturalist at Nine Mile Pond.
Explore Florida Bay’s hidden corners by powerboat, paddle through mangrove forests in Lake Ingram, and step ashore on Cape Sable’s remote natural beach. Spot American Saltwater Crocodiles and iconic Everglades birdlife as your Captain shares insights into unique ecosystems and the rich history of early settlers on this full-day adventure.
Explore the cypress domes of the Florida Everglades with a naturalist from the Everglades Institute. Learn about the plants and animals that call these cypress domes and sloughs home with this informative wet walk!