A little more than hundred years ago a few brave white men attempted to settle South Florida. The Indians had been thriving here a few centuries. Two trains of thought made one culture succeed and the other fail miserably during the early days of development. As it is with most ventures, perseverance eventually won out, but by the same token, at what cost. This won't be a history lesson, you can Google everything you need to know about the who, what, when & wheres of how Florida grew to become this fantastic destination. Millions have visited and others now call Florida home with 2nd, 3rd and often more homes scattered around the country. Few ever get out and see what those original pioneers were up against when trying to make this a more habitable place. I am going to provide a favorite choice of mine which will allow you to view and experience a tiny portion of their many impediments.
The best way to see this is by Airboat. And the #1 recommended Everglades airbout tour company I've found is Capt. Doug's. What makes them unique is the size of their boat. Imagine, going smaller, almost unheard of in our society. Well, this single feature makes a World of difference when taking in the sights Our Everglades has to show you. Not unlike, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone Park, Yosemite or even Denali plus many others this is a completely unique environment which with proper management will continue to be an unspoiled retreat for generations to visit and enjoy forever.
No mention of the Everglades is ever complete without a great shot of the American Alligator!
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