Most People Have No Idea There's A Rocket Testing Site Decaying Outside Of Everglades National Park
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Everglades National Park is a beautiful and beloved national park to visit in Florida, but not many people know that hidden deep within there is a massive and abandoned rocket testing site. Known as the Aerojet-Dade Rocket Facility, this place once churned out rockets and missiles for the military and is now one of the most impressive decaying sites in the state. Read on to learn more about the history of this place, and be sure to watch the fascinating exploration footage by YouTube channel “The Proper People” below.
If you’re planning a visit to this incredible national park, there’s no better time to visit than during National Park Week. Learn all about this celebration of America’s great outdoors — including fee-free days throughout the year!
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Take a look at the incredible footage of this place below shared by YouTuber The Proper People:
Have you ever heard about the Aerojet-Dade Rocket Facility in the Everglades? If not, now you have more than one reason to choose this as the national park to visit in Florida! If you have visited and want to share with us your experience, make sure to do so in the comments section!
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