Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park Pursuing Higher Fees For Backcountry Use

Under a proposal open for public comment at Everglades National Park, you would pay more than four times as much to explore the park's backcountry for a week by canoe or kayak than you would to drive into the park over that same period of time.

Read more about Everglades National Park Pursuing Higher Fees For Backcountry Use

By NPT Staff - March 7th, 2013 3:03am

7 comments

Grand Canyon National Park Ranger Honored As Park Service's Top Ranger

A Grand Canyon National Park ranger, one who you might see dangling from a helicopter to help an injured visitor, has been honored as the National Park Service's top ranger.

Read more about Grand Canyon National Park Ranger Honored As Park Service's Top Ranger

By NPT Staff - February 25th, 2013 3:03am

Python Challenge 2013 Results Offer Help For Florida Parks – And Bad News For Pythons

The results of Python Challenge 2013, a multi-agency effort that offered cash prizes to promote the removal of non-native Burmese pythons from the greater Everglades area in southern Florida, are now in the books. Although the end result was bad news for exotic pythons, winners included the successful hunters, scientists and parks—and three lucky snakes.

Read more about Python Challenge 2013 Results Offer Help For Florida Parks – And Bad News For Pythons

By Jim Burnett - February 23rd, 2013 3:03am

On The Road In Everglades...

When was the last time you found yourself in a national park...and you had it all to yourself? That seems to be the case for Jesse Fields, who sent us this photo from Everglades National Park.

Jesse Fields

www.nps.gov/ever

Read more about On The Road In Everglades...

By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2013 2:09pm

1 comment

Everglades National Park Looking For Volunteers To Pull Weeds This Saturday

Interested in lending a hand at Everglades National Park? On Saturday park staff will be looking for volunteers to help with removing invasive plants in the "Hole" in the Donut restoration area.

Read more about Everglades National Park Looking For Volunteers To Pull Weeds This Saturday

By NPT Staff - January 31st, 2013 3:03am

Lodging May Be In The Works For Everglades National Park

The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus soliciting bids to provide lodging, food service, retail, and boat tours in the Flamingo area of Everglades National Park. The concession will also include the operation of the park’s two developed campgrounds, Long Pine and Flamingo, that have historically been managed by the National Park Service.

Read more about Lodging May Be In The Works For Everglades National Park

By David and Kay Scott - January 22nd, 2013 9:14am

11 comments

Everglades National Park's Wading Birds Nesting Success Falls Far Off Average

South Florida, including Everglades National Park, has seen a precipitous decline in nesting success among wading birds, according to a report by the South Florida Water Management District.

Read more about Everglades National Park's Wading Birds Nesting Success Falls Far Off Average

By NPT Staff - January 16th, 2013 3:03am

1 comment

Birding In The National Parks: In The Wake Of The Christmas Bird Count

Did anyone partake in a Christmas Bird Count in or around our national parks? Preliminary reports from the field indicate some robust species counts.

Read more about Birding In The National Parks: In The Wake Of The Christmas Bird Count

By Kirby Adams - January 15th, 2013 3:03am

Nesting Birds Prompt Seasonal Closure Of Paurotis Pond At Everglades National Park

Hundreds of endangered Wood Storks are settling down for the nesting season at Paurotis Pond in Everglades National Park, and that means the pond and the surrounding area have been temporarily closed to visitors.

Read more about Nesting Birds Prompt Seasonal Closure Of Paurotis Pond At Everglades National Park

By NPT Staff - January 11th, 2013 3:03am

Popular Chekika Area Reopens In Everglades National Park In April

The popular "Chekika" day-use area in Everglades National Park has reopened, and will remain open through April.

Read more about Popular Chekika Area Reopens In Everglades National Park In April

By NPT Staff - December 22nd, 2012 3:03am

INN Member

The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.