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One of Southeast Florida’s most treasured state parks is just about a two-hour drive from Palm Beach County. The Everglades National Park is the third largest national park, and the biggest tropical wilderness in the United States. Everglades National Park is an American national park that protects the southern twenty percent of the original Everglades in Florida. The Everglades National Park is located at 40001 State Road 9336 in Homestead. The park has two seasons: the wet season and the dry season, so plan accordingly.

There are three entrances to Everglades National Park, and they are not connected, they are accessed through different areas of south Florida. The Everglades National Park is a massive 1.5 million wetland acre. There are more than…

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South Florida is well known for its gorgeous beaches, beautiful waterfront homes and relaxed lifestyle. Most people are not aware that there are four national parks here that help define South Florida's diverse beauty, landscape and enrich the culture.  The four parks are Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve.

The national parks concept began in the mid-1800s because a small consortium of Americans felt it was important to preserve these wonderful places for all time and for everyone. These were folks that truly felt these natural areas were significant and important wonders worth celebrating and protecting.  The national parks movement started with a California valley so…

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