Florida Vacation: Everglades National Park in Florida is a World Heritage Site
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Established in 1947, Everglades National Park in Florida is the largest U.S. national park east of the Rocky Mountains. It encompases 484,200 acres in Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and features 137 miles of coastline. Everglades is comprised of sawgrass/freshwater marsh, mangrove forest and coastal areas.
Everglades National Park, a Florida vacation destination, features more than 400 species of birds, 25 species of mammals, numerous amphibians, reptiles, birds and plats. Orchid lovers will delight in 24 species of orchids found throughout the park.
The park has been recognized by the international community through its designation as a World Heritage Site, a Wetland of International Significance, and a Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO.
Everglades has five visitor centers and three concessioners which offer boat tours along the mangrove coast and Shark Valley Tram Tours. Canoe and bicycle rentals are available for self-guided exploration.
Park fees include: Pedestrian/Cyclist: $5 for 7 Days Private vehicle: $10 for 7 Days Backcountry Camping (Permit Required): $10.00 for 14 Days Per Permit Plus $2.00 Per Person Per Night Camping: $14.00 per Day Everglades National Park Annual Pass: $25 per year
For more information about the Everglades National Park and to plan your Florida vacation, visit www.nps.gov/ever or call 305-242-7700. If you have time, visit the Biscayne National Park, which is 18 miles away.
