re: National Parks

Everglades.

Timing is the key. Must go in late March/early April. Otherwise the weather or mosquitoes will get you.

There is an outfit that provides a full day tour which last around 6-10 hours depending on your schedule.

Meet up at the visitor center and 5-6 stops along the journey. A few stops are just educational stops to learn the area but 3 highlights.

1. Wet hike - walking through the Everglades with water varying from your ankles to your knees. Exploring fauna and plants.

2. Kayak - through the mangroves with gators and crocs nearby

3. Kayak - into the open water near manatees and see the sunset