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ENP 11.4 Everglades/Biscayne: Tips for Visitors from Everglades Park Ranger
Description: In episode 11.4 Bryan talks with Park Ranger Allyson Gantt about how people have affected the Everglades, conservation efforts and recommendations for how visitors may enjoy the park. Discussion includes the following: · What did the Everglades look like before settlement? (2:02) · Conservation efforts and relationship with agriculture (3:31) · Role of advocate Marjorie Stoneman Douglas’s The Everglades: River Of Grass(6:10) · Recreational activities (10:19) · Nike Missile site (10:33) · Backcountry excursions and beach or chickee camping (12:39) · Kayaking/canoeing day trips (17:15) · Airboats (18:14) · Bird watching (20:19) · Biking (22:22) · Hiking (24:39) · Dead Bryde’s Whale found in Florida Bay (26:09) · Allyson’s favorite activity, Wet walk (28:46) Resources: National Park Service: Everglades National Geographic Travel: “Discover the Largest Subtropical Wilderness in the U.S.” A Guide to Everglades National Park Friends of the Everglades Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s The Everglades: River of Grass Everglades: Wilderness Trip Planner Everglades: Backcountry Camping Everglades: Permitted Tour Guides Long Pine Key Trail Bike trail Everglades: Canoe and Kayak Trails 9 mile pond Beached whale dies off coast of Everglades National Park Actions: Subscribe to our podcast from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks
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