Can you walk in the Everglades?
Can you walk in the Everglades? A wide array of land trails offer visitors opportunities for leisurely walks, extended hikes and bicycle treks. Check out the links below to download hiking and bicycling brochures.
Is it safe to swim in Everglades?
Stay a safe distance from the shoreline (15 to 20 feet; 4.5 to 6 meters) and do not swim, snorkel, or dive where prohibited - in any canal, pond, freshwater lake, marked channel, or boat basin inside the park. Prevent small children and pets from approaching shorelines or basking alligators or crocodiles.
What are the rules at the Everglades?
You must bring your own drinking water; it is not available everywhere in the Park. Fires are only allowed at designated beach sites. Firearms and fireworks are prohibited. If you are aboard a vessel in the Everglades, you must abide by the U.S. Coast Guard's regulations.
Can I wear shorts in the Everglades?
SUMMER CLOTHING RECOMMENDATIONS We recommend you wear shorts, a t-shirt or blouse, and a pair of flip-flops or sandals on those warm days. It rains frequently during the summer in Florida, and our airboat rides run rain or shine.
What is the biggest problem in the Everglades?
Nutrient pollution causes algae blooms that take oxygen out of the water, suffocating much of the natural flora and fauna. More than 25 percent of the Everglades has been damaged by excessive nutrient pollution.
Is it safe to hike the Everglades?
Supervise Small Children. Please keep small children close and under supervision, especially around wildlife and bodies of water. The park is a wild and natural area, and animals move about freely. Exercise even more caution at night.