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riven1950
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Jan 03, 2014

Everglades questions

My GF and I made it down the East coast of Fl last to the Keys. This year ( Feb ) we going down the Gulf coast, ending up at the Everglades ( unless someone cancels at a SP on the Keys hint / hint ).

Anyway, we are staying at Oscar Scherer SP and then heading to Flamingo in the Everglades. First question is whether that is a reasonable drive (considering traffic) in one day? Should we take highway 941(?) from 41 to Homestead or go to the turnpike before going south?

We will be at Flamingo for two nights. All we could get since we started booking late. Can we get a feel for the Everglades in those two days?

Is there a good website for things to do in the area of the Everglades? Since it looks like the Keys may be out this year is there something else in the area we should not miss? Other good places to camp in the area? BTW we are not interested in going into the city ( Miami ). No kids just 2 adults.

Thanks