Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Everglades National Park


See endangered species of birds and animals in this 1.5 million acre park, the third largest national park in the lower 48 US states. It has two entrances from Miami: Shark Valley, 25 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Trail (Hwy 41); and the Main Entrance at Homestead, 50 miles south of Miami. To get there take Florida Turnpike south to last exit or take U.S. 1 south.

Florida Panther, Puma concolor coryi
National Park Service Photo by Rodney Cammauf

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