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Everglades National Park: Shark Valley

9/24/2014

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{By Kelly}

If you're in the Miami area, Shark Valley is a great introduction to Everglades National Park (park entrance fee, $10/vehicle). Located 25 miles west of the Florida Turnpike, the Shark Valley Visitor Center offers educational displays including a short informational video, gift shop, nature trails, snacks, and restrooms. Tram tours ($23 per person, $19/seniors, $12.75/children) to the observation tower and back (about two hours) are provided, or rent a bike ($9/per hour) and do the 15-mile loop at your own pace. 

At any given time, visitors can see a variety of birds, plants, and even a few alligators, as you'll see in the photos, below.

If you're interested in camping in Everglades National Park, you can find more information here.

All photos © Kelly Beard, The Riveted Roost.
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Shark Valley Visitor Center, Everglades National Park
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Nature trail near Shark Valley Visitor Center
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Big gator near the observation tower
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Baby Gators
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Miccosukee Indian Village: Airboat Ride

If you go to Shark Valley, be sure to visit the Miccosukee Indian Village and take an airboat ride before or after your visit - it's on the way. It's an exhilarating ride through the beautiful River of Grass to an Indian Camp that is more than 100 years old. At the camp, watch for gators as you take in the gorgeous view.
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