Florida Everglades Facts For the Best Photo Opportunities

Visitors often think of the Florida Everglades whenwide variety of airboat rides available depending
they are traveling to Florida and if you have flownupon how far off the beaten path you wish to
into Miami, you have likely seen the Evergladestravel.
below you as you prepared to land in Miami orFlorida Everglades facts tell us that certain times
Fort Lauderdale or Fort Myers.of the year are better to take advantage of the
When vacationing with family and friends in Florida,best photo opportunities, because of migratory
many of your photos will have people in them,bird patterns. Actually, the great weather in Florida
but for some of the most unique wildlife andmakes almost any time of year a great time to
scenic pictures in Florida welcome to thevisit but most prefer the months of October
Everglades and the area referred to as thethrough April, the most with lower temperatures
10,000 islands. Here you may encounter porpoisesand fewer mosquitoes.
rolling or jumping in the bay, gentle manateesFlorida Everglades Camping
swimming in water so clear you can watch themFor the truly adventuresome, there are
feeding, and wild migratory and native birds sittingcampgrounds actually located in the Everglades
among lush tropical plants or picking creatures outoffering some of the finest photo opportunities in
of their shells on the beach. With over 600Florida. Since there aren't many hotel options in
species of birds and animals it is a photographer'sthe immediate area, if you have a tent, RV or
and eco-conscious visitor's paradise.pop-up camper these campgrounds are great
Only a few roads lead into the Florida Everglades.way to enjoy nature firsthand.
U.S. highways 27 (eastern area) and 41 (westernLimited on time? No problem, you can visit the
area) are the two main routes into the EvergladesFlorida Everglades National Park for the day and
and along these routes you will find numerousstill find many great photo opportunities while
small towns and parks surrounding the Evergladesobserving the best swamp wildlife environment
that give you a glimpse of the wildlife. Evergladesyou will find in North America.
City, Chokoloskee and Shark Valley are only aOptions for enjoying the swampland include boat
few.cruising, swamp tours at the Shark Valley
When looking at Florida Everglades facts, be sureentrance to the park and the airboat rides or
to investigate the unique opportunities for viewingtowers overlooking the wetland conservation
alligators, herons, egrets and other native Floridaareas. Of course, don't be surprised if you spot an
birds or butterflies in their natural habitat. Airboatalligator sunning on the sidewalk while you are
rides are a fun and exciting way to see thewaiting on your tour bus.
Everglades. From Orlando to Miami, you will find a