The Only Everglades

The only everglades in the world are Florida's Everglades.  Knowing this point puts a different perspective on realizing the effects metropolitan man has had on them over the last century. Much has been bulldozed and built upon.  The ecosystem is also effected by the man-made segregation of its waterways for highway builds and water usage.

Why should this be a problem?  It is for many reasons, in particular as it is home to some of the rarest endangered species in the U.S., including the West Indian Manatee, American Crocodile, Eastern Indigo Snake and about 20 others.  The Everglades are also a main stopover for the world's migrating birds, and it is home to the largest mangrove ecosystem in the Western hemisphere.

XplorMor Expedition into the Florida Everglades

XplorMor Team recently ventured to Everglades National Park.  We were excited to visit this subtropical land in our backyard, to paddle its waterways and spy its unique wildlife.  There are many ways to explore the park from paddling canoes or kayaks, to eco-boat tours to walking trails and boardwalks, to wildlife viewing stations just off the road.  There's something for every type of enthusiast.

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XplorMor Expedition into the Florida Everglades