Everglades National Park, in southern Florida, preserves a vast wetland

Everglades Landscape

complete with an incredible variety of wildlife, including alligators,

Alligators

 crocodiles, manatees, Florida panthers, and a tremendous number of birds.  A boat cruise is the only way to see much of the park, because water predominates.  There are also many walking trails. Out favorite trail is Anhinga Trail, characterized by the presence of these fascinating diving birds who sun themselves to dry their feathers. 

Anhinga

Don’t visit in the summer since the mosquitoes are ubiquitous and extremely aggressive..