Everglades

Getaways to outdoor recreation in Florida’s Everglades, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, RV and tent camping, swamp walks, lodging, unique restaurants, road trips and Funky Florida.

The Turner River's mangrove tunnels are beautiful -- so full of bromeliads. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)

Everglades, Kayak & Canoe, Parks & Forests

Turner River kayak trail: The best in the Everglades

by Bonnie Gross

I’ve paddled a lot of trails in the Everglades, but so far, the Turner River is my favorite. It goes from pristine cypress swamp, through mangrove tunnels to sawgrass marsh, and it teems with birds, gators and fish. It’s everything the Everglades offers in one trip.

Camping, Everglades, Parks & Forests

RV, tent and backcountry camping in the Everglades

by Bob Rountree

The winter season is the best time to camp in Florida’s Everglades, and there are dozens of campground choices, from the front country to the backcountry. Here’s our guide.

Kayakers at Collier-Seminole State Park near Naples

Everglades, Kayak & Canoe

Kayak trails in Everglades National Park: The best way to experience it

by Bonnie Gross

Kayaks and canoes are one of the best ways to surround yourself in the Everglades. Here’s a guide to the trails in the national park.

Everglades, Historic, Southwest Florida

Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee: Everglades icon still owned by original family

by Bonnie Gross

Smallwood Store is an exceptional slice of Florida history at an end-of-the-road site overlooking Chokoloskee Bay near Everglades City.

Roseate Spoonbill at Eco-Pond in the Everglades

Bike & Hike, Birding, Everglades, Kayak & Canoe, Southeast Florida

Visitor tips for exploring Everglades National Park

by Bonnie Gross

If you have one day or its your first visit to the Everglades, this guide will help you see wildlife and experience the essence of Everglades National Park. We offer tips, too, for more in-depth Everglades experiences.