Welcome to
Everglade’s National Park. The Everglade is a watery plain
covered with saw grass that’s the home to numerous
species of plants
and wild life. And one and half million acre is too big to see it all
today. But this tour will offer you a good sampling. Our tour bus will
stop first at Tailor Slue. This is a good place to start because it’s
home to many of the plants and animals typically associated with the
everglade. You’ll see many exotic birds and of course a world famous
alligators. Don’t worry. There’s a
boardwalk that goes across the
marsh, so you can look down at the animals in the water from a safe
distance. The boardwalk is high enough to give you a great view of the
saw grass prairie. From there we’ll head at some other marshy and even
jungle-like areas that feature wonderful tropical plant life. For those
of you who’d like a close view of the saw grass prairie, you might
consider running a canoe sometime during your visit here. However,
don’t do this unless you have a very good sense of direction and can
negotiate your way through tall grass. We hate to have to come looking
for you. You have a good fortune of being here in the winter, the best
time of the year to visit. During the spring and summer the mosquitoes
will just about to eat you alive. Right now, they are not so
bothersome, but you’ll soon want to use an insect repellent.