Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park er en nationalpark og et verdensarvområde i delstaten Florida, USA. Parken forvaltes af den føderale National Park Service. Parken blev etableret 6. december 1947, og er på 6.104 km². De vigtigste naturattraktioner i nationalparken er den sydlige del af vådområdet Everglades i den amerikanske delstat Florida. Nationalparken dækker ca. 20% af det oprindelige vådområde. Hele Everglades er i dag på 20.000 km².
Everglades er den største subtropiske vildmark i USA. Mangroveøkosystemet og flodmundingen er hjemsted for 36 beskyttede arter, herunder floridapanter, spidskrokodille og vestindisk manat. Nogle områder er blevet udtørret og udviklet; genetableringsprojekter har til formål at genetablere økologien.
Everglades kom på UNESCOs liste over verdensarvsteder 24. oktober 1979. Området har mange sjældne planter og dyr. Området er specielt kendt for sine alligatorer.
Everglades har også siden 1987 været Ramsarområde.
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Comments
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This was a very neat experience. We got to see the alligators up close. They took us on a tour to and we saw different kinds of species as well. Then an alligator show followed. Also you can hold a baby gator after the show. They even have a restaurant and a souvenir shop. Nice place to go
a week ago -
We didn't arrive in time for a tram tour, but we did get a long hike in (and back out) before full dark. Make sure you bring sunscreen, bug spray, and plenty of drinking water so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife.
4 weeks ago -
National treasure. Unique and so beautiful. Alligators are kind of cute. Be aware of brutal mosquitos though.
a week ago -
Everglades National Park is an amazing place to visit. I was short on time so I was only able to visit the Shark Valley area. I rented a bike and rode the 15 mile loop through Shark Valley. I saw many alligators, egrets, blue herons, tricolored herons, turtles, gar and other fish and birds. I went in August, which is considered the slow season, and only saw one other person on a bike for the entire 15 mile loop. If you don’t want to bike you can ride a tram or walk. I highly recommend bug spray and sunscreen. There are very few trees so you will be exposed to the sun.
a week ago -
I finally made it down to The Everglades and the iconic scenery did not disappoint. The Glades were easily my favorite part of The Keys. 💯🐊🦟🐍🦎🌴
a month ago -
Great place to go! The Manatees there are lovely and active. The surrounding scenery is great with many trails.
3 months ago -
Everglades National Park is within miles of one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the nation, yet it reserves a rich ecosystem with great options for outdoors sports and family. If visiting Florida, highly recommend Everglades National Park, enjoy nature at its best!
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