H.P. Williams Roadside Park
Just 7 miles east of Everglades City off US Highway 41 is a public park with a boardwalk. This is a good place to view alligators, anhingas, herons, ibis, turtles, and fish amongst Cypress trees.
Turner River Road
If you continue down from H.P. Williams on the gravel road you will see bigger alligators sunning themselves on the banks, Great Blue Herons, egrets, and many more different types of birds. Sometimes the rare Purple Gallinule can be spotted. Much can be seen along the way in these tropical hammocks and sawgrass prairies. Drive down the road and turn left on Wagon Wheel road. This is a great place to stop the car and listen to the birds as the sun sets. We have spent many a sunset in this peaceful tranquil place. There are hardly any cars and the sounds of nature are amazing. After the sunset, keep driving straight and take the next left this will take you back to Highway 41.
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
Awesome place for hiking because of the unusual and rare plant and animal life found here. The largest stand of native royal palms and the biggest concentration and variety of orchids in North America are found here. Threatened and endangered species such as the Florida panther, wood stork, Florida black bear, mangrove fox squirrel and the Everglades mink have all been documented within the preserve area. There are many hikes to choose from and the park employees can help you find the right one for you.
Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk (Photos)
Within Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve is a 2,000 foot long boardwalk that meanders through one of the last old growth Cypress Tree swamps around. There is a bald eagle nest along the way that is visible with binoculars. The boardwalk ends at an alligator hole with birds and depending on the time of year baby gators can be seen. The photography in this area is excellent, make sure to bring a
flash. There are giant strangler figs, ferns, and many other different types of flora.
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