FLORIDA ◆ National Parks

Everglades, the trip.

1.5 million acres of subtropical wetland — the only place on Earth where alligators and crocodiles share territory. Walk the boardwalks, paddle the slough, watch the sunset over a wall of saw grass.

Field guide ◆

Stand inside the place.

1.5 million acres of subtropical wetland — the only place on Earth where alligators and crocodiles share territory. Walk the boardwalks, paddle the slough, watch the sunset over a wall of saw grass. Use the interactive map on our destinations page to plan a route, and check our field guides for season-specific advice on this region.

Best seasonLate spring to early fall
Trip length2–4 days
DifficultyModerate
PermitRequired for overnight