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Flamingo, on the shore of Florida Bay, is the center for sightseeing in the southern sector of the primeval Everglades. Visitors have their choice of foot trails, canoe trails, and privately operated cruises to take in the magical beauty of this environment.
Of the four walking trails suitable for families and children, Snake Bight Trail (4 miles round-trip) is the most popular. You can walk it or ride the wilderness tram, which starts near the park ranger station. The trail unwinds beneath the umbrella of a hardwood forest inhabited by some 345 bird species and nearly 100 kinds of butterflies, including such rarities as the dingy purple wings, least Florida skippers, mimics, and byssus skippers.
Along with an interesting variety of amphibians and reptiles, the park is host to Seminole bats, nine-banded armadillos, black bears, Everglades minks, and bobcats. On the Rowdy Bend, Bear Lake, and Christian Point trails, you can see other facets of this unique ecological system.
Four cruises ply the local waterways, three of them along scenic Florida Bay, where at low tide you can expect to see brown pelicans, egrets, great blue herons, and other large birds scouting the shore-line for food. The flamingo, however, is rare seen. For those more intrigued by the inland waterways and plant life, a pontoon boat makes sorties into the Everglades wilderness. |
Canoeists can take any of five different trails. If time is no problem, you can tackle the 100-mile Wilderness Waterway, which takes you through the backcountry between Everglades City and Flamingo. Canoes, skiffs, outboard motors, pontoon boats, bicycles, and fishing gear may all be rented. Ranger-guided canoe tours can also be arranged.
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