Everglades National Park

The second-largest national park in the contiguous US, Everglades National Park covers more than 1.5 million acres of South Florida wetlands. It's a fantastic place to view different native species in their natural habitats: tropical fish, colorful birds, giant tree snails, and an array of reptiles and amphibians. In fact, this preserve is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles share a habitat, and you'll encounter them while walking and biking your way around. You can also picnic, hike, boat, and fish, so plan to spend at least a day taking advantage of the opportunities. Camping is permitted.