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  1. Ultimate 7-Day Florida National Parks Itinerary

    DAY 1: Explore Miami. DAY 2: Everglades National Park northern visitor centers. DAY 3: Everglades National Park southern visitor centers. DAY 4: Key Biscayne National Park. DAY 5: Explore the Keys and reach the crown jewel of the Keys, Key West. DAY 6: Visit Dry Tortugas National Park.

  2. A Four-Day Florida Road Trip Through Three National Parks

    Soon after the bridge's western end you'll arrive at the 524-acre Bahia Honda State Park, known for its secluded beaches. Hike up the old rail bridge, built in 1908 as part of oil baron Henry ...

  3. The Ultimate Florida National Parks One Week Itinerary

    A very popular thing to do in Biscayne National Park is to take a guided boat tour through the concessioner out to Boca Chita Key, one of the northernmost of the Florida Keys. The island is about a 45 minute boat ride from the visitor center, and tours will give you about an hour to picnic and explore.

  4. THE 10 BEST Everglades National Park Tours & Excursions

    119. Kayaking Tours. 4 hours. A kayak safari with our very comfortable and stable kayaks is an excellent way to see the Everglades up close with a guide…. 9. Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat. 312. Airboat Tours. 570-600 minutes.

  5. 11 Must-Visit Florida National Parks for Nature Lovers

    Fort Matanzas National Monument is south of St. Augustine on the Atlantic Ocean of Florida. The Visitor's Center address is: 8635 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080. Although it's easy to get to the park by car, you might enjoy the bike path/sidewalk that extends all the way from St. Augustine Beach to Fort Matanzas.

  6. 7 Incredible National Parks And Preserves To Visit In Southern Florida

    5. Collier-Seminole State Park. Collier-Seminole State Park is a 7,271-acre park that partially lies within the great mangrove swamp in South Florida, one of the most extensive mangroves in the world. This gem of a park allows you to view Florida's teeming wildlife and explore it in multiple ways.

  7. Florida Keys, Everglades & Dry Tortugas National Park Tour

    Notable species in the region include the Florida manatee, peregrine falcon and wood stork, as well as green, loggerhead and Kemp's ridley sea turtles. Day 4: Everglades National Park—Private Airboat Tour / Key Largo. Drive east across the Everglades today on two-lane Highway 41, the scenic Tamiami Trail. As we traverse Big Cypress National ...

  8. Florida's National Parks

    Florida's National Parks January 15, 2024 thru January 21, 2024. About Tour. Itinerary. ... Day 6 - Everglades National Park. Our tour of the Everglades continues this morning from another point of view. We will hop aboard the Shark Valley Tram for a 15-mile loop tour led by an informative naturalist. We'll be deep in the wilds of the ...

  9. How to Plan a Road Trip to the Florida National Parks

    Florida National Parks Road Trip Overview. This Florida National Parks road trip from Miami to Key West is a fun one. You'll begin your journey in mainland Florida, take the famous seven-mile bridge to the Keys, and cruise over 42 bridges and down the entire Key system on the 113-mile Florida Overseas Highway until you reach the crown jewel and the southernmost point in the continental ...

  10. Key West & Everglades Florida Nature Tour

    Rather than subject to you to a 2-1/4 hour ferry ride each way, we make the journey from Key West in just 40 minutes on a narrated, low-altitude flight offering views of marine life from the air. Spend a half-day exploring Garden Key, including coral reef snorkeling. Privately Guided Snorkeling Excursions.

  11. 11 Best National Parks in Florida to Visit in 2024

    ⭐️ Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars ⎸ 🕑 Tour Length: 10 hours ⎸ Check Rates & Availability. The Dry Tortugas National Park Day Trip by Catamaran from Key West tour carries visitors from Key West out to Dry Tortugas for a day spent at the park. Half of the fun of this tour is the unique experience of traveling on a catamaran. The views on this boat ride across the tropic seas are ...

  12. National Parks in Florida: Complete List » The Parks Expert

    Day 3: Spend the day snorkeling or taking a tour in Biscayne National Park. Day 4: Drive to Key West, taking your time to appreciate the scenery (3-hour drive) Day 5: Head out to Dry Tortugas National Park for a day trip or an incredible, secluded night of camping. Day 6: Drive to Everglades National Park's Shark Valley Visitor Center (3.5 ...

  13. Florida

    National Park. Dry Tortugas. Key West, FL . Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters ...

  14. 10 Best Things to Do in Biscayne National Park

    Geography and Maps of Biscayne National Park. Best Things to Do in Biscayne National Park. #1 Walk the Convoy Point Jetty Trail. #2 Visit Boca Chita Key. #3 Visit Adams Key. #4 Go Kayaking or Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Jones Lagoon. #5 The Maritime Heritage Trail. #6 Snorkel at Fowey Rocks Lighthouse.

  15. National Parks South and Florida Tours for Retirees

    Must-Visit Southeast National Parks. Head south, and you'll discover a vast swath of wilderness, natural treasures, and amazing stories connected to the land. Here are a few of our favorite southern U.S. national parks and related tour recommendations. Everglades National Park. Located at Florida's southern end, Everglades National Park ...

  16. 11 Fantastic National Parks in Florida Perfect For Your ...

    As the second-largest National Park in Florida, Big Cypress covers over 729,000 acres (2,950.15 square km) and is larger than the state of Rhode Island. ... The park offers virtual and guided tours, as well as some of the best beach views in St. Augustine. The one-mile (1.60 km) Marsh Trail is the main hiking attraction of the park, taking ...

  17. 6 Amazing National Parks in Florida You Have to Visit

    All 11 of the National Parks in Florida represent unique facets of this region's environment, but to help you narrow it down, these 6 are the National Parks you definitely have to visit whenever you travel to Florida. In this post hide. 1. Everglades National Park. 2. Dry Tortugas National Park. 3.

  18. Guided Tours

    Seaplane tours are available daily through Key West Seaplane Adventures. Each plane can carry 10 passengers plus the pilot. Reservations are required and can be made by using their website or by calling them directly at (305) 293-9300. Half-Day Excursions. Full-Day Excursions.

  19. Everglades National Park

    Florida Bay Boat Tour. The Florida Bay Boat Tour is one of two tours run out of the Flamingo Marina by approved concessionaire Guest Services, Inc. The tour is held from November through the end of April at least once a day and lasts 1.5 hours. The tour takes visitors out onto Florida Bay in search of dolphins, manatees, and birds.

  20. Biscayne National Park: an easy Miami day trip or perfect weekend

    While visiting Biscayne from Miami is the easiest, at just an hour from downtown to the visitor center, you can visit from Naples (2 hours), Fort Myers (3 hours) or Vero Beach (3 hours). More than 3 hours drive and our family rules out a point of interest as a day trip and we turn it into an overnight. The town of Homestead, Florida is where ...

  21. Wild Lime Adventures

    Eco Tours to Everglades National Park and Big Cypress, and Other Tours throughout South Florida. Skip to primary navigation; Skip to main content; Skip to footer; Wild Lime Adventures. Book Now OR 954.673.6647. From Miami/Fort Lauderdale #1 - Part Day: One-Hour Air Boat Ride and Nature Walk with a Naturalist in Everglades National Park Tour ...

  22. Biscayne National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here too; from prehistoric tribes to shipwrecks, and pineapple farmers to presidents. For many, the park is a boating, fishing, and diving destination, while others enjoy a warm breeze and peaceful scenery.

  23. National Parks Near Orlando, Florida

    Park Address - 7611 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, United States.. Canaveral National Seashore is an unspoiled and natural stretch of beach on a barrier island between the Atlantic ...

  24. Map Shows the Ultimate U.S. National Park Road Trip

    The U.S. National Park System technically consists of 59 parks, but 12 of them are in Alaska, Hawaii and other U.S. territories. This road trip is focused solely on those you can reach by car in ...

  25. These are the 10 best national parks for 'peace and quiet.' 1 is in Florida

    While half of the top-ranked parks are in Alaska — including the Gates of the Arctic National Park, which placed No. 1 — there was one Florida park that made the cut. ... Dry Tortugas National ...

  26. 'The alligator was right there': 10 rescued after airboat overturns in

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units arrived at The Original Airboat Tour, located in the area of 22700 SW 8th St., in the Coopertown area, just after ...

  27. Las Vegas Ballpark to host 2024 Triple-A National Championship

    On March 14, fans will be flocking to LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla., to watch Orioles prospects Jackson Holliday (), Colton Cowser (), Coby Mayo and Connor Norby in the inaugural Spring Breakout showcase.Just five months ago, that same group took home the Triple-A National Championship in Las Vegas.. The game between Norfolk and Dodgers affiliate Oklahoma City was highlighted by Cowser's 455 ...