Everglades National Park

Smalltooth Sawfish Population Seems To Be Growing In Florida Waters

There once was a time, many decades ago, when anglers who headed to the marine waters of Florida returned home with prodigious catches, both in terms of numbers of fish and species, as well as in size of fish.

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By NPT Staff - December 21st, 2020 1:45am

A Worthy Collection Of National Parks Perfect For Snowbirds

For those allergic to snow, ice, and sub-freezing temperatures, there is an escape to national parks in the lower half of the United States, parks that offer sweeping panoramas, interesting wildlife, warm and even hot temperatures, and lots to do.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 27th, 2020 6:05pm

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National Parks Traveler Episode 96: 121 Years Of Counting Birds For The Holidays

This week’s show is going to the birds. Counting, birds, that is, what with the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count officially kicking off Monday and running through January 5. We sat down with Geoff LeBaron, who long has overseen the annual count for the National Audubon Society, to discuss the program.

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Online Reservations Open Next Week For Camping In Marjory Stoneman Douglass Wilderness

Beginning Tuesday you'll be able to go online to try to make a wilderness camping reservation for campsites in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness of Everglades National Park.

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By NPT Staff - November 13th, 2020 1:45am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #18 – The Haunted Edition

National Park Service units are not immune from ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night. In honor of Halloween, here’s a quiz and trivia piece that’s all about those ghosty ghoulies and their associated protected lands. You might learn a little something as your spine tingles and the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. BOO!!

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By Rebecca Latson - September 27th, 2023 4:44pm

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Contract Awarded For Completion Of Tamiami Trail Next Steps Project

Work on improving the flow of water through Everglades National Park is scheduled to resume in November following the awarding of a contract to complete the second and final phase of the Tamiami Trail Next Steps Project, the Trump administration announced Wednesday.

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By NPT Staff - September 3rd, 2020 1:45am

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #14

It's time to test your national parks knowledge and learn a little bit of national parks trivia, too, with the latest National Parks Quiz and Trivia piece (#14). See how much you know about the nation's protected lands before checking the answers at the bottom of the piece.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 26th, 2020 1:45am

Interior Department Outlines Strategic Plan To Combat Invasive Species

Interior Department officials have released a draft plan for battling invasive species such as Burmese pythons and Asian carp that threaten to upset native species in national parks and other public lands.

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By NPT Staff - August 17th, 2020 1:45am

Poor Everglades Nesting Season A Result Of Climate Change And Untimely Storms

Roseate Spoonbills and Wood Storks are two of Florida’s most iconic birds. Unfortunately, 2020 has proved to be a poor nesting year for both species in South Florida, including populations within Everglades National Park. As critical ecosystem indicators, the success of both spoonbills and storks speaks directly to the health of the Everglades as a whole.

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By NPT Staff - August 5th, 2020 2:00am

Isaias Continuing To Create Problems For National Parks

Isaias, a tropical storm at midday Monday, was expected to come ashore along the Carolinas as a hurricane after sundown.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2020 2:49pm

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