Best route to view of Florida Everglades
When returning from the Keys we are considering cutting across Florida on Hwy 41 to view the Everglades. Is this the best way to view the Everglades? Thanks
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If you have time, allow a couple of days to drive down to Flamingo and spend a night or two. You can reserve electric sites at the campground there. Rangers at the Visitor Center have programs in the winter months and will point out the crocs that live in same waters with gators, a rarity. A couple of fun boat rides you can sign up for into the back water and into Florida Bay.
If you are more short on time as you head north, near Homestead turn west to walk the Anhinga Trail for amazing close up views of birds and gators.
If you are really tight, timewise, drive up to 41, and allow a few hours to take the open air Shark Valley tram ride into the glades. You can book this online. Parking is available though a bit tight there.
Ideally, do all three. If you are doing this in the summer it will be sweltering, and park activities are limited. Winter is the ideal time to see the glades.
If you are more short on time as you head north, near Homestead turn west to walk the Anhinga Trail for amazing close up views of birds and gators.
If you are really tight, timewise, drive up to 41, and allow a few hours to take the open air Shark Valley tram ride into the glades. You can book this online. Parking is available though a bit tight there.
Ideally, do all three. If you are doing this in the summer it will be sweltering, and park activities are limited. Winter is the ideal time to see the glades.
