Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Information
Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce
TOURIST INFORMATION
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239-695-3941; cnr US Hwy 41 & Hwy 29;
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9am-4pm)
General information about the region is available here.
Everglades City to Naples
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve
PARK
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SF
The Fakahatchee Strand, besides having a fantastic name, also houses a 20-mile by 5-mile
estuarine wetland that could have emerged directly out of the
Jurassic Park
franchise. A
2000ft boardwalk traverses this wet and wild wonderland, where panthers still stalk their
prey amid the black waters. While it's unlikely you'll spot any, there's a great chance you
will see a large variety blooming orchids, bird life and reptiles ranging in size from tiny
skinks to grinning alligators.
