Naples Airboat Rides

Back in March, the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers released an update about the massive restoration effort that was launched back in 2000. The update: the cost of the restoration has doubled to $16.4 billion….

The beauty, vastness, and mystical nature of the Everglades is something that should be experienced by everyone in real life. Beautiful flowers. Mangrove forests. Endangered creatures. Even if you’re lucky enough to visit this special…

Spiders can be found anywhere on Earth, but most people prefer that these creepy crawlers be outside far away. In the Everglades, there are thousands upon thousands spread across the 1.5 million acres of wetlands….

The Everglades is a distressed ecosystem. Usually, climate change, pollution, and human development come to mind when the topic of a hurting wetland comes up. Sadly, the Everglades are currently facing another threat to its…

Twenty three snake species live in the Everglades. Of these 23, only four are venomous. Many people have a fear of snakes, and with several being poisonous, it makes sense why people prefer to stay…

The Everglades needs water to survive; it’s a water-based ecosystem made up of sawgrass marshes, waterways, prairies, forested uplands, and ponds, including Paurotis Pond. One reason the area needs water so badly is because it’s…

Airboats are an iconic sight to see in the Everglades. The thought of going on airboat tour adventure can be exciting. It’s fun to think about the seemingly endless acres of swampland the boat will…

Have you ever seen a mangrove forest? They’re enchanting.  Branches and roots all intertwined, lining waterways – they look like something out of a fantasy. Across the entire state of Florida, there are 469,000 acres…

Orchids are quite an exotic flower, so it’s no surprise that they can be found in one of the most mystical places in the world: The Everglades. Seeing these Everglades orchids is like finding beauty…

South Florida’s rainfall last month broke records. In fact, the area saw more rainfall than a typical summer during Florida’s wet season. Meteorologists attribute this excessive rain to this year’s intense El Nino weather patterns….