Everglades National Park

Are you planning a Florida vacation? If so be sure to visit the Orlando area and its many theme parks and attractions, and if you have some more time, then you might also want to visit Florida’s southern tip and explore the Everglades National Park. In an age when we have all become environmentally conscious, the Everglades National Park is a great place to immerse your self in the wonders of Mother Nature. The park covers more than 1.5 million acres. It was established in 1947 and it was the first large park set up with “biodiversity” or species protection in mind. Previously most ... Read Full Story

Just about an hour’s drive from the bustle of Miami you will find one of America’s most unusual national parks covering more than one and a half million acres of southern Florida. The Everglades National Park is one of the most diverse ecosystems to be found anywhere in the world and is simple a wonderland for wildlife. Great Blue Herons, American Egrets and White Pelicans are a common sight in the park as of course are alligators which find a plentiful supply of food along the edges of the miles of freshwater sloughs. There are also many hiking trails through the famous mangroves and ... Read Full Story

situated on the southern tip of the Florida Peninsula in the United States. Vast marshland covers nearly twice the area of the Bahamas. The Everglades lie in both tropical and sub-tropical climate zones and support an incredibly diverse range of animal, bird and plant life. Birds feed on an abundant variety of fish. Wild crocodiles and alligators are also found here. The Florida Panther tops the food chain preying on crocodiles and alligators. Sadly, this eco-system is under serious threat … Read Full Story

In anticipation of Caribbean American Heritage Month , I’ll be running a series called Video Fridays. I’m starting the series with a video of my own, “Everglades Litany.” The poem was first published in xango music ( Peepal Tree Press ) and the images are from these sources: http://www.nps.gov/ever/parknews/imagesforpublication.htm http://www.britannica.com/eb/art-86986 http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/CEPA/PUBS/oct01/story15.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everglades#Sawgrass_marshes_and_sloughs http://www.nps.gov/ever/parknews/evergladeswildlifeimages.htm http://www.floridamemory.com/PhotographicCollection/photo_exhibits/everglades.cfm Here are some other sites that also have some incredible images: http://hobor.hu/blog/2006/apr/everglades_national_park_florida_usa__part_2_.html Everglades Digital Library Environment Florida - Founders of The "Save The Everglades" campaign Everglades National Park (National Park Service) Friends of the Everglades Everglades National Park Florida Everglades Photos of Everglades National Park - Terra Galleria South Florida ... Read Full Story

Everglades National Park, Florida December 4-6, 2009 Instructor: Paul Marcellini Tuition: $525 http://www.mountaintrailphoto.com/workshops_25.htm This photographic workshop and tour will explore the many different ecosystems that make the Everglades more than just a "River of Grass". Professional naturalist and photographer Paul Marcellini will educate you on the local environment and photo techniques that will bring this exceptional National Park to life with your digital camera. There is nowhere else on earth like the Everglades, come experience it and bring home images of the landscape and wildlife. The winter offers great weather, few bugs, and concentrated wildlife viewing opportunities. Read Full Story