Encompassing 1.5 million acres of wetland on the southern tip of Florida, Everglades National Park consists of mangrove forests, sawgrass marshes, and pine flatwoods. An incredibly diverse array of flora and fauna can be found here; highlights include the endangered leatherback turtle and the West Indian manatee. Everglades National Park can be accessed through Miami, Everglades City, or Homestead, and park permits can be purchased at any of the entrances.

A variety of ranger-led programs are offered during the wet season, which lasts from April to November and is the best time to visit the park.

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