Everglades National Park - 2 Day Wetlands
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Everglades National Park - 2 Day Wetlands

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A 2-day Everglades plan focused on wildlife viewing, boardwalks, and the Flamingo area.

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Shark Valley Visitor Center

Everglades National Park
60 min

A 15-mile, flat paved loop trail, open year around, and only access to the Shark Valley Observation Tower. Great panoramic views of the Everglades along with wildlife sightings. Open 24-hours a day, year around.

My Notes

Start with trail info and tram schedule.

Tips

Bring water for the paved loop.

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09:00
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Shark Valley Tram Road

Everglades National Park
180 min

A 15-mile, flat paved loop trail, open year around, and only access to the Shark Valley Observation Tower. Great panoramic views of the Everglades along with wildlife sightings. Open 24-hours a day, year around.

My Notes

Paved loop with alligators and birds.

Tips

Bike rentals available if you prefer to ride.

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15:30
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Anhinga Trail

Everglades National Park
90 min

The famous Anhinga Trail is a self-guiding pavement and boardwalk trail winding through and over sawgrass marsh and freshwater slough. A paved path leads you along the water and to a looping boardwalk, providing views into the prairie and the clear waters of the slough. You may see alligators, fish, turtles, anhingas, and many other birds, especially during the winter, when the generally lower waters of the dry season concentrate aquatic wildlife in the slough. This is one th

My Notes

Boardwalk with close-up wildlife viewing.

Tips

Great for birds and gators near sunset.

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17:15
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Pa-hay-okee Overlook

Everglades National Park
30 min

This elevated wooden boardwalk leads to an overlook that offers sweeping vistas of the "river of grass". This raised observation platform provides close up views of dwarf cypress trees, magnolia, air plants and string lillies. The trail is 0.16 miles or 260 meters roundtrip, Wheelchair accessible.

My Notes

Short boardwalk with wide sawgrass views.

Tips

Soft evening light across the wetlands.

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08:30
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Flamingo Visitor Center

Everglades National Park
60 min

Flamingo offers ample birding opportunities along its many trail areas as well as around the visitor center and marina. The mix of mangrove and coastal prairie habitats host a bounty of wading birds, shorebirds and waterbirds throughout the year. Additionally, there is always the chance of seeing tropical marine life close to shore, including crocodiles and manatees.

My Notes

Gateway to the southern Everglades.

Tips

Check boat tour schedules if interested.

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10:00
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Eco Pond

Pecos National Historical Park
60 min
My Notes

Short walk with bird and wildlife viewing.

Tips

Bring binoculars.

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Nine Mile Pond Trail

Ninety Six National Historic Site
120 min
My Notes

Easy loop through sawgrass and cypress.

Tips

Expect mosquitoes outside winter months.

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Flamingo sunset area

Everglades National Park
60 min
My Notes

Sunset over Florida Bay.

Tips

Great end-of-day light.

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Days

8

Stops

easy

Difficulty

Best Season

December-April for cooler temps and fewer bugs

Tags

#everglades#wildlife#wetlands#family-friendly