The Florida Everglades are basically a vast area of swamp land but they are also a very beautiful and unique place.

There Everglades have not one but two national parks, and the broad spectrum of wildlife living here includes acquatic birds, wild hogs and of course many alligators. From the road you mostly see 'saw grass' the tall reeds in the swamp and many visitors choose an airboat ride to explore further. These are not for the faint hearted - they go at great speed through the saw grass, are not particularly comfortable and you are almost guaranteed to see many 'gators. However they're ideal if you want to be close up to the swamp, but beware of the mossies!

There are many genuine Native Americans still living in reservations in the park, some of these are open to the public and others are most certainly private.

The main tourist route through the Everglades is the Tamiami Trail and this has plenty of information boards and rest areas.

The area is 'high profile' in Florida due to the ongoing environmental damage taking place from a variety of sources (including tourists visiting of course!) The place is unlike any other in Florida and well worth a visit