Naples, FL - Homestead ARB, FL
125 miles
Shortest day of the trip so far but so much to see....The Everglades are quite vast and just teeming with plants and wildlife. First stop was at the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve, which is known as the orchid capital of the US. They have a cool boardwalk there and saw quite a few alligators just relaxing in various spots along the route. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to see any orchids today...too early in the season?
Stopped by the Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Parks as well on my journey today. Much to see and do at both of these parks. Felt like I left with a better understanding of this important ecological paradise.
Other cool stops today included Wooten's Airboat tours to see their latest airboats and swamp buggies, the Miccosukee Indian Village and a quick visit to the smallest post office in the US located in Ochopee. There was actually a customer there mailing a package....pretty cool. One could spend a few days visiting everything there is to see in this area.
Finished the day with a drive around Homestead ARB and a visit to a BBQ joint I haven't been to since my dad was a reservist at Homestead 30+ years ago...Shiver's BBQ. It was ridiculous good!
View from the Tamiami Trail
What do you see in the shadows?
Airboat tours!
Smallest post office in the US at Ochopee
Lil gator hanging with a few finned friends
Miccosukee Indian Village
Bountiful grasses in Everglades National Park
Yet another top shelf BBQ plate at Shiver's in Homestead....
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