| Introduction: |
Everglades National Park is one of the largest national parks in Florida, USA. |
| Attractions and things to do |
This protected area, established in 1934, is home to a variety of rare animals like the Florida panther, American crocodile and West Indian Manatee. It has been declared a World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve and a Wetland of International Importance.
The inhabitants of this region were the Chokoloskee, Cape Sable and Flamingo communities. The landscape of the Everglades National Park, with its wetlands, mangroves and woods, attracts tourists in numbers. The best way to explore this area is by taking a boat, a kayak or a canoe. The Pine Tree Trail is a great route for hiking. The important sites worth visiting are the White Water Bay, Flamingo, Long Pine Key and the Shark Valley. The Ten Thousand Islands with its oyster reefs is a must-see. |
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