Everglades National Park Facts

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Everglades National Park spans roughly 2,400 square miles. The park was dedicated in 1947 and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979. This subtropical wilderness is home to a diversity of ecosystems including tropical hardwood hammocks, coastal lowlands, pinelands and dense cypress and mangrove systems. The Ten Thousand Islands area features the largest mangrove forest system in the Western Hemisphere.

Florida Everglades National Park near Naples, Florida Hotel -

Nature enthusiasts can discover the stunning beauty of the great outdoors at Everglades National Park. Picturesque bays, coastal waters, slow winding rivers and wetlands teem with a diversity of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world. The Doubletree Suites by Hilton Naples is the perfect jumping off point for all your Everglades National Park adventures. Explore the third largest national park in the lower 48 states, then return to our Naples hotel for uninterrupted rest and relaxation.

Everglades National Park Nature & Wildlife -

Nature enthusiasts will come face to face with fascinating Everglades National Park wildlife. The park boasts a rich array of amphibians, mammals, reptiles, birds and fish, making it an excellent destination for nature photography. Spot friendly dolphins, green house frogs, manatees, crocodiles, gray foxes, white-tailed deer and bobcats. You'll want to grab a bird watching checklist as there are over 350 species of documented birds. Long rooted mangrove, cypress and hammock trees and other plant life abound.

Everglades National Park Outdoor Activities -

Paddle past dense mangrove swamps while canoeing or kayaking Florida Bay, Whitewater Bay, or the Ten Thousand Islands area. Hikers can trek the pristine trails at Pine Island or Shark Valley. Everglades National Park is the perfect destination for those seeking endless outdoor adventures. Park goers will enjoy activities like hiking, biking, fresh and salt water fishing, and camping in the backcountry. Don't miss a hair-raising boat ride or airboat tour of the Ten Thousand Islands and Flamingo area.

For more information on Everglades National Park, visit www.nps.gov/ever/index.htm.