For me, Everglades National Park, known to local ... and over 350 bird species. You’ll also find turtles, snakes, and the elusive Florida panther. The park’s unique ecosystems and iconic ...

The Florida Everglades ... many doubted whether the Everglades was even worthy of being a national park. "A swamp is a swamp," scoffed respected zoologist William T. Hornaday.

Here’s what travelers should know about Everglades, the latest national park in USA TODAY’s yearlong series. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. “South Florida is the ...

Spanning 1.5 million acres of wetland across South Florida, Everglades National Park is a worthwhile daytrip ... including biking and hiking trails, bird-watching, kayaking, camping, fishing ...