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found in more inaccessible areas. inaccessible more in found hardwood forests, remain undeveloped and serve as reminders reminders as serve and undeveloped remain forests, hardwood

preserve. Rare orchids, ferns and bromeliads (air plants) are are plants) (air bromeliads and ferns orchids, Rare preserve. Florida Keys. These protected islands, with their tropical tropical their with islands, protected These Keys. Florida

storks and red-cockaded woodpeckers can be found in the the in found be can woodpeckers red-cockaded and storks On the eastern edge of Biscayne Bay are the northernmost northernmost the are Bay Biscayne of edge eastern the On

crab. Endangered species such as Florida panthers, wood wood panthers, Florida as such species Endangered crab. part of the food chain when they fall into the waters. the into fall they when chain food the of part

valuable nutrients to estuarine species like snook, shark and and shark snook, like species estuarine to nutrients valuable animals, birds and marine life. Mangrove leaves become a vital vital a become leaves Mangrove life. marine and birds animals,

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catch a show at the recently restored Seminole Theatre. Theatre. Seminole restored recently the at show a catch

year, flooding the cypress strands and prairies with a shallow shallow a with prairies and strands cypress the flooding year, coast of Biscayne Bay is lined with a deep green forest of of forest green deep a with lined is Bay Biscayne of coast

places, tour the Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum or or Museum Hall Town Homestead Historic the tour places,

each rainfall of inches 55 nearly receives preserve The shallow bay, undeveloped islands and living coral reefs. The The reefs. coral living and islands undeveloped bay, shallow

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of plants and animals. and plants of significant marine ecosystem with mangrove shorelines, a shorelines, mangrove with ecosystem marine significant

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Homestead Trolley from Losner Park at 104 N. Krome Ave. Ave. Krome N. 104 at Park Losner from Trolley Homestead

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invites its residents, neighbors and visitors to explore Biscayne Biscayne explore to visitors and neighbors residents, its invites

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and Sundays, from late November through April, Homestead Homestead April, through November late from Sundays, and

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Homestead is the Gateway to two national parks. Saturdays Saturdays parks. national two to Gateway the is Homestead Losner Park at 104 N. Krome Ave. Ave. Krome N. 104 at Park Losner

that melt into one another, creating rich edge communities or or communities edge rich creating another, one into melt that

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NATURAL WONDERS NATURAL the east and the bustling city to the north, South Dade is where where is Dade South north, the to city bustling the and east the

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South Dade attractions, museums, South Dade — More to Explore... arts and culture will enchant you. This eco-habitat is full of farm life, Stroll through tropical gardens, wildlife, attractions and home to two find unique shopping and dining national parks — Everglades National experiences, sample exotic tropical Park and Biscayne National Park. fruits, tour a winery, visit Zoo Miami, At Everglades National Park, discover marvel at sea life or take an airboat tropical plants, birds, alligators, ride. Best of all, these activities are threatened American crocodiles and about a 45-minute drive from Miami GREATER MIAMI’S West Indian manatees. Experience International Airport, PortMiami, the fascinating home of coral reefs, Downtown Miami and South Beach. NATIONAL PARKS mangrove forests, Biscayne Bay, Florida Keys and 10,000 years of human

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places, tour the Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum or or Museum Hall Town Homestead Historic the tour places, or Museum Hall Town Homestead Historic the tour places,

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South Dade attractions, museums, South Dade attractions, museums, South Dade — More to Explore... South Dade — More to Explore... arts and culture will enchant you. arts and culture will enchant you. This eco-habitat is full of farm life, This eco-habitat is full of farm life, Stroll through tropical gardens, Stroll through tropical gardens, wildlife, attractions and home to two wildlife, attractions and home to two find unique shopping and dining find unique shopping and dining national parks — Everglades National national parks — Everglades National experiences, sample exotic tropical experiences, sample exotic tropical Park and Biscayne National Park. Park and Biscayne National Park. fruits, tour a winery, visit Zoo Miami, fruits, tour a winery, visit Zoo Miami, At Everglades National Park, discover At Everglades National Park, discover marvel at sea life or take an airboat marvel at sea life or take an airboat tropical plants, birds, alligators, tropical plants, birds, alligators, ride. Best of all, these activities are ride. Best of all, these activities are threatened American crocodiles and threatened American crocodiles and about a 45-minute drive from Miami about a 45-minute drive from Miami GREATER MIAMI’S West Indian manatees. Experience GREATER MIAMI’S West Indian manatees. Experience International Airport, PortMiami, International Airport, PortMiami, the fascinating home of coral reefs, the fascinating home of coral reefs, Downtown Miami and South Beach. NATIONALDowntown Miami and PARKS South Beach. NATIONAL PARKS mangrove forests, Biscayne Bay, mangrove forests, Biscayne Bay, Florida Keys and 10,000 years of human Florida Keys and 10,000 years of human

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FLAMINGO CONCESSION SERVICES Narrated boat excursions into the FARTHER AFIELD EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK mangrove estuary and Florida Bay, boat/canoe/bicycle rentals and marina 40001 State Road 9336 store (no gas). Homestead, FL 33034 305/242-7700 • nps.gov/ever WILDLIFE VIEWING At low tide, birds congregate on the Florida Bay Entrance fees apply and are good for seven consecutive days starting from mudflats visible from the visitor center breezeway. Alligators and the day of purchase. threatened American crocodiles bask around the Flamingo Marina boat basins. Eco pond is a good place to view birds and other wildlife. RANGER-LED ACTIVITIES Programs offered on a regular basis in several CANOEING/KAYAKING The Nine Mile Pond Trail (5.5-mile loop) and trips areas of the park. into Florida Bay (variable distances) are suggested routes. Rentals are PERMITTED GUIDES Whether for eco-tours, fishing, kayaking, available at the Flamingo Marina. bird-watching, photography or other activities, consider enhancing your experience by hiring a professional guide. Visit park website for permitted tours. BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE EXPLORING TRAILS In many areas of the park, trails allow you to explore 33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141 BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK the diversity of habitats within South Florida. 239/695-2000 • nps.gov/bicy 9700 SW 328th St. FISHING/BOATING The mangrove estuary, Gulf of Mexico and Florida Bay No entrance fees. Sir Lancelot Jones Way, Homestead, FL 33033 provide opportunities to explore by boat and to fish. 305/230-1144 • nps.gov/bisc Visitor Centers Oasis Visitor Center is located at Mile Marker 55 and the CAMPING Available at Long Pine Key and Flamingo. Call 877/444-6777 No entrance fees. Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center is at Mile Marker 73, both on U.S. for information. Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail). Informational wildlife exhibits, a 15-minute Dante Fascell Visitor Center Tour the park’s visitor center with exhibits, WILDERNESS CAMPING Most sites in the park’s Marjory Stoneman film and educational sales items. Open daily 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., except videos, information and educational sales items. Open daily 9 a.m. – Douglas Wilderness are accessible by boat or canoe only. Permits are December 25. 5 p.m. From Florida’s Turnpike, take exit 6 (Speedway Boulevard) and required for overnight camping. RANGER-LED ACTIVITIES Programs are offered from mid-November follow signs. Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Reached via the City of Homestead. Open through mid-April. Join a ranger for a wet walk, boardwalk tour, bike trip, RANGER-LED ACTIVITIES Programs are offered on a regular basis in daily, offering information, exhibits and educational sales items. canoe trip or maybe an evening under the stars at our night sky programs. several areas of the park. A greater number and variety of programs are Royal Palm Visitor Center Four miles past the park’s Homestead KIRBY STORTER BOARDWALK Located west of the Oasis Visitor Center conducted during the dry season. entrance. Open daily. Information and educational sales items. along Tamiami Trail. This elevated boardwalk takes you through prairie, FISHING/BOATING Anglers and boaters can launch their own boats from dwarf cypress and into the heart of a cypress strand. Look for alligators, ANHINGA TRAIL This half-mile loop trail features ranger-guided tours, county-operated marinas adjacent to the park to venture into Biscayne Bay wading birds and a variety of migrating songbirds. and offers one of the best opportunities to view wildlife, including alligators and to explore offshore coral reefs. and birds. Accessible. FISHING/CANOEING/PADDLING The Turner River and Half-way Creek BOAT TOURS/PADDLING The Biscayne National Park Institute provides paddling trails provide amazing canoeing and kayaking experiences. Gulf Coast Accessed via Everglades City, offers daily boat tours to explore BOAT TOURS Narrated boat excursions into the mangrove estuary and amazing eco-adventures including sailing on beautiful Biscayne Bay, Bring your own, paddle a preserve canoe with a ranger or join one of our the 10,000 Islands mangrove region of the park. Florida Bay depart daily from the Flamingo Marina. interpretive cruises to Boca Chita Key and its lighthouse, snorkeling permitted commercial eco-tour guides. Anglers can pursue freshwater at colorful coral reefs full of life, camping on undeveloped and scenic The Main Park Road Spanning a scenic 38-mile drive from the park’s SHARK VALLEY U.S. Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail), 30 miles west of fishing in the canals along the Tamiami Trail, the Turner River Road and Elliott Key, exploring the seldom seen wonders of Jones Lagoon and Homestead entrance to Flamingo on Florida Bay. the Florida’s Turnpike exit for Southwest 8th Street. Visitor Center, throughout the preserve. more! Paddle craft are also available for rent at the visitor center for concessions, narrated tram tour, bicycle rentals and retail options. WALKING TRAILS Experience a diversity of Everglades habitats on several CAMPING Reservations for the Midway, Monument Lake and Burns Lake self-guided tours. Visit sharkvalleytramtours.com for more information. The 15-mile Tram short, wheelchair-accessible trails leaving from parking areas along the campgrounds and the Pinecrest primitive group campground can be made Trail is excellent for strolling, biking and wildlife viewing, and there are CAMPING Primitive campgrounds, accessible only by boat, are located on Main Park Road. online at recreation.gov. Three other primitive campgrounds are located in several shorter gentle walking trails. Boca Chita and Elliott keys. Bear Island and do not require reservations. PINELANDS TRAIL Half-mile loop through subtropical pine forest maintained Three concession operators provide group and private tours along by fire. Pine rocklands are the most diverse habitat in South Florida. BICYCLE TRAILS Bikes provide a quiet way to see wildlife off the beaten the Tamiami Trail, between Miami and Shark Valley, each offering path. Several trails suitable for mountain bikes or hybrid-type bikes can be PA-HAY-OKEE OVERLOOK retail and food and beverage services. Visit coopertownairboats.com, A quarter-mile boardwalk leads to an found throughout the preserve. Ask a ranger about trail conditions. observation deck offering a view of the vast Everglades from horizon evergladessafaripark.com and gatorpark.com for more information. HIKING The Florida National Scenic Trail begins in the preserve and to horizon. Walking Trails provides miles of hiking for the adventurer. MAHOGANY HAMMOCK TRAIL Half-mile boardwalk that meanders BOBCAT BOARDWALK A quarter-mile round trip walk starting at the through a dense, jungle-like hardwood hammock. Glimpse a variety of LODGING/DINING There are local restaurants in Ochopee, Everglades City visitor center passes through sawgrass marsh and a bayhead. tropical plants. and Chokoloskee. Lodging is available in Everglades City and Chokoloskee. OTTER CAVE A one-mile round trip from the visitor center. Enters a WEST LAKE Half-mile boardwalk through the mysterious mangrove WILDLIFE VIEWING AND BIRD WATCHING Alligators, wading birds and tropical hardwood hammock. forest. Clinging air plants, mangroves and a view of the lake await you. flowers are the main attractions here. They can be seen from wildlife TRAM TRAIL The 15-mile tram trail is excellent for strolling and viewing platforms at Oasis and H.P. Williams wayside. A drive along the Flamingo Visitor Center 38 miles past the Homestead entrance. Exhibits, wildlife viewing. Turner River Road will provide opportunities to see wildlife. At the Big information and wilderness permits. Staffed daily from late November Cypress Welcome Center, manatees can often be seen from the viewing until May 1. platform during the winter.

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