Nature lovers have an endless list of reasons to explore Florida’s wild places. Start with the hundreds of shimmering freshwater springs, lush tropical forests, a 2,000-mile coastline, and the world’s only Everglades. Add in the state’s location on migratory paths for birds and butterflies, and native species you’ll rarely, if ever, see elsewhere: the American crocodile, the Florida panther, the West Indian manatee and a colorful spectrum of native orchids and bromeliads. Eco-friendly accommodation and tour options sensitive to the native habitats continue to expand. So when in Florida, embrace the wild: get outdoors.
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The Everglades, the watery heart of South Florida, covers more than 734 square miles of sawgrass prairies, mangrove swamps and tropical hammocks. Experience this wilderness via its trails, roads and guided tours offered in Everglades National Park, which include the popular Shark Valley Tram Tours. Paddle through the wilds of West Palm Beach on a guided trip at Grassy Waters Preserve, featuring 23 square miles of Everglades habitat, or slosh through a designated urban wilderness with
wet prairies and islands of tropical trees on the self-guided Apoxee Wilderness Trail. Watch for the eerie red gleam of alligators’ eyes in the dark of night from your airboat on a Gator Nights Tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
The Everglades, the watery heart of South Florida, covers more than 734 square miles of sawgrass prairies, mangrove swamps and tropical hammocks. Experience this wilderness via its trails, roads and guided tours offered in Everglades National Park, which include the popular Shark Valley Tram Tours. Paddle through the wilds of West Palm Beach on a guided trip at Grassy Waters Preserve, featuring 23 square miles of Everglades habitat, or slosh through a designated urban wilderness with
wet prairies and islands of tropical trees on the self-guided Apoxee Wilderness Trail. Watch for the eerie red gleam of alligators’ eyes in the dark of night from your airboat on a Gator Nights Tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
At the Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach, join a guided walk to watch sea turtles nesting. Thousands of sea turtles nest on Florida’s shores every summer, particularly on the Atlantic Coast. Those Atlantic coastal breezes come in handy for wind generation, now that wind turbines power the lights at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, a first for the Hilton chain. Sustainability Property Tours are offered to guests.
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