Are you planning a vacation in Florida? If so, be sure to visit the Orlando area and its theme parks and attractions, and if you have something more of time, then you can also visit the southern tip of Florida and explore the Everglades National Park.
At a time when we all become aware environment, the Everglades National Park is a great place to immerse your self in the wonders of Mother Nature. The park covers over 1.5 million acres. Founded in 1947 and was the first large park created with the "biological diversity" or the protection of species in mind. Previously, most parks were created to preserve sights.
The Everglades has a variety of habitats, including saw grass, freshwater marshes, mangrove forests and coastal areas. It is home to over 400 species of birds and numerous species of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds and plants. Speaking of plants, you will be able to see 24 species of orchids in this park.
So what to do in this park? Well, you could spend a morning in the field and take pictures of exotic birds, or take a walk in the evening or on the road with a guard, and "night life", could enjoy the light of a fire,
If you're an outdoors type, then this is the place for you. The park offers a variety of camping, canoeing, hiking and fishing options, and guided tours. The visits are of two varieties: Ranger led tours and tours offered by companies that have an agreement to grant the license to the park. The visits take up about living beings and the natural environment, and that gives fundamental knowledge of this important ecosystem.
For all history buffs, I recommend a tour of the base Nike missile. During the heyday of the Cold War, this database was created to provide surface to air missiles to protect against a possible Soviet attack. The base is remained virtually the same as was in 1979 when it ended the official use of the site. Tours in this area are already full for 2009, so if you want to see it, make sure make a reservation.
The park is located at the southern tip of Florida and is accessible from most of Florida. It is open 365 days a year and admission Main park in Homestead, Florida is open 24 hours a day. The other entries are in Everglades City, Flamingo and Shark Valley.
The Service Everglades National Park website (nps.gov / ever) offers good advice on a visit. One thing that is important to account is your advice on pets. They say "If you travel with your pet please note that pets are not allowed on most trails in the park. For health and safety of your pet, it would be best left at home or at the Board at an appropriate facility during your visit to the park. "
Therefore, if you have the time, head to the tip of Florida and enjoy the beauty of the Everglades National Park
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Mark Whichard is an Orlando tourism expert and writes frequently about attractions in and around Orlando. He is the proprietor of DisneyRents.com You can get great deals on Orlando Vacation Home Rentals at this website http://www.disneyrents.com
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