Big Cypress National Preserve

Big Cypress National Preserve was created to protect the fresh water's flow from the Big Cypress Swamp into the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands. Fresh water feeds five distinct habitats in its 729,000 acres.

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Paddling the Turner River in Cypress National Park was an unforgettable experience. 

Watching carefully for alligators!

Interesting Florida Gar

We are promised to see alligators along the Shark Valley Bike Path.  You can walk, bike or ride the tram on this 15 mile paved loop trail through Everglades National Park.  We are greeted with the roar of alligators as we approach the observation tower - to be expected during the mating season.  

A promise kept!