Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Good way to round out a day in the Everglades to see dolphins and manatee

This boat trip takes one off shore and thus gives the opportunity to see dolphin and manatee in the open water as well as the some birds you might not see in other parts of the Everglades.

Wow, what luck!

We just stopped because we saw a parking lot and we wanted to get a better look at some amazing dew-topped spiderwebs. But there was a short walk on a paved trail to a tower, which allowed us to obser...

Stopped at the Trail

Stopped at the trail and it seemed a bit run down with empty cups and liter scattered about? The Marsh trail looks a tad overgrown.

Gorgeous wilderness

Unspoiled beaches. Remote. Need to access via boat. You could kayak and camp as well. Lots of birds roseate spoonbills, split tail kites etc. Lots of shells.

Beautiful beaches, shells, perfect water

This is where we go to play, and I could not imagine a better place! There is plenty of room to find a private spot no matter when you go. Shells and treasures are plentiful and the fishing is wonderf...