Florida Everglades

Fakahatchee Strand - This strand (slow-moving river without defined shorelines) is accessible by boardwalk and ranger-led swamp walks one Saturday each month during the winter. A scenic drive through the preserve is popular with bicyclists. W.J. Janes Scenic Dr. in Copeland, off Highway 29 north of Highway 41

Marco Beaches

Marco Parks

Collier-Seminole State Park - The 6,400-acre park showcases vegetation and wildlife typical of the Everglades. Explore mangroves and cypress swamp by land or water via boat tours, canoe rentals and hiking trails. Tent and RV camping are available. 17 miles south of Naples on Highway 41

Naples Parks and Beaches

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - This 11,000-acre preserve is the "crown jewel" of the National Audubon Society's sanctuary system. World-famous among photographers, birders and other wildlife watchers, the sanctuary hosts hundreds of alligators and almost 200 bird species, including nesting wood storks. Its 2.25-mile boardwalk meanders through the nation's largest old-growth cypress forest and a tropical jungle of ferns, orchids and wildflowers. 15 miles east of I-75

Big Cypress National Preserve - Vast, federally protected wilderness spreads from Naples' and Golden Gate's back door. Home to alligators, herons, bald eagles, white-tailed deer, bobcats and the endangered Florida panther. Big Cypress National Preserve borders Golden Gate to the east. Its Oasis visitor center is located east of Everglades City on Highway 41.

Everglades National Park - Northern Section - The northern section of the main park road will take you through the park entrance, The Anhinga Trail, Long Pine Key, The Pa-hay-okee Overlook Trail, and Mahogany Hammock.