Walter Payne South Florida 1 st Period BSA 12/12/07

Trip Tips Remember to bring sunscreen Bring extra bug repellant

The Trip There are two main routes to get to “the river of grass” and that’s by taking i75 south exit on 29, take i75 to 41 depending on what part of the Everglades your interested in viewing.

Hotels If your canoeing through the everglades the only place you can stay is on a raised island or a chickee, which is a raised platform. If you want to take a more luxurious route you might want to check out The Ivey House.

The Ivey House Accommodations –Complimentary breakfast buffet –Pool –20% discount on canoes and kayaks –Gift shop April 9 - Oct 31, 2007 Nov. 1 - Dec. 14, 2007 Dec. 15, March 29, 2008 (Excluding Seafood Festival) March 20 - Oct. 1, 2008 Seafood Festival Weekend Feb. 1 & Feb. 2, 2008 $85$100$140$85$200

Dining If you visit the Shark Valley Visitor Center for an airboat tour you should know about there restaurant that they have. They have an assortment of Everglades style food which includes the delicious gator tail.

Activities Worth Doing Air boating Swamp buggy touring Canoeing

Airboats Air boating is the quickest way to get around in the Everglades. These high-powered fan boats can skim on as little as 6 inches of water. While they are loud they are also the most efficient way of traveling great distances. If you are interested in air boat tours view the links below Miccosukee Indian Village Coopertown Airboat Tours Gator Park

Canoeing Canoeing through the Everglades isn’t for everyone. It will take 9 days to travel through the 99 mile Wilderness Waterway. Not recommended for rookie canoers. An outfitter such as North American Canoe Tours will arrange a pick up and drop off. All Ivey house guest receive a 20% discount. North American Canoe Tours

Swamp Buggies Billy Swamp SafariBilly Swamp Safari is the place to be if your looking a swamp buggy tour. You cant beat viewing the wildlife at the safe distance.

Summary Slide Trip Tips Hotels The Ivey House Dining Activities Worth Doing Airboats Canoeing Swamp Buggies

References Miccosukee Indian Village Coopertown Airboat Tours Gator Park North American Canoe Tours Billy Swamp Safari AAA Everglades Map Freeplaymusic