This Scenic Drive Runs Straight The Florida Everglades, And It's A Breathtaking Journey
Marisa Roman
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We’re lucky to live in a state with a gargantuan and spectacular National Park within driving distance. The Florida Everglades is not just 1.5 million acres of stunning natural wonderment – it also protects unparalleled landscapes, providing habitats for rare and endangered species. If you haven’t ever been to the Everglades to hike the trails or camp overnight, there is another way to see some of the beauty up close without ever having to get out of the car. The Everglades Loop Road Scenic Drive is a journey with a storied past, but worth a trek nonetheless. Come see all of this stunning nature up close with a scenic drive in the Florida Everglades. This trip can easily be done in a day so make sure to bring along some great road trip snacks and enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of the Everglades.
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Have you ever taken this loop road scenic drive in the Florida Everglades? What was your favorite part about this experience?! Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or, if you want more information about planning a visit, then check out the National Park Service website. If you plan on spending more time in this stunning national park then check out this fun video from Through My Lens to see their adventure through the park, and maybe give you a couple of good ideas for your next trip.
Also, if you want to make an entire adventure out of your journey through the Everglades, we have other things to check out. Camp in a Chickee Hut right on the water in the Florida Everglades.
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Scenic Drives In Florida
What are the best scenic drives in Florida?
With lush green palm trees swaying in the breeze, pristine white sand beaches, and tropical clear blue ocean water it is easy to say that the state is paradise. But nonetheless, there are beautiful scenic drives in Florida, and here are some of the best ones.
For some backroad drives check out a few of these:
- Florida Keys Scenic Highway
- The A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway
- Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway
For some unforgettable scenic drives in Florida:
- Big Bend Scenic Highway
- Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway
- Tamiami Trail
Does Florida have any national parks?
Yes, Florida is home to three of the nation's major national parks.
What are the best things to do while visiting the Florida Everglades National Park?
Here are some of the best ways to enjoy your time while exploring the Florida Everglades National Park:
- Stay overnight in the middle of the Everglades
- Go kayaking through the water
- Take a fan boat tour
- Hike to the Shark Valley Observation Tower (The highest point in the park at a whopping 70 feet tall!)
- Hike several of the boardwalk trails
- Enjoy this beautiful national park unlike anywhere else in our country
- Avoid getting eaten by an alligator…Kind of kidding, they are very dangerous creatures and unpredictable. That being said if you are careful they mostly just keep to themselves so you should be fine.