Ten years ago, I visited the Everglades National Park for a day. I really enjoyed it and wished to return. Finally, I did, only this time I explored the area near Everglades City and learned it has a very storied past. I left with a wealth of historical knowledge.
The everglades region encompasses 4,300 square miles in Southern Florida. The Everglades National Park protects the Southernmost 20% of the Florida Everglades while the Big Cypress National Preserve covers approximately 1,100 square miles.
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