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7.
Flamingo
The southernmost headquarters of Everglades National Park, this town—named for the
pink long-legged birds that once frequented the area but now are seen only rarely—serves
as a base for excursions to nearby bays, lakes, rivers, and tropical beaches. Its shore is
anchored by a marina, a visitor center, and a utilitarian lodge. Flamingo is also the launch-
ingpointforcanoetripsalongthe99-mileWildernessWaterway,awell-markedbackcoun-
try route that provides an unrivaled tour of the region's richly varied wildlife.
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