Everglades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Vintage Everglades Day 2012

March 2 is Vintage Everglades Day - A don't miss event - Park entrance fee waived at Homestead entrance and lots of free fun activities!
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Welcome to Everglades National Park, the only one of its kind.

Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, boasts rare and endangered species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance, significant to all people of the world.

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Ranger-Led Walk on Mahogany Hammock Trail

New to Know at Everglades

What is the park is doing about Pythons in the Everglades

Vultures and Visitors - What you need to know about this bird

Ranger-led Everglades Programs- Click here to see what programs are available today!

There's always a lot going on at Everglades National Park! Watch our park videos here or on YouTube. Get directions, operating hours and review our event calendar for more about things to do in the park. New adventures beckon from every corner of this unique ecosystem!

Everglades National Park Planning

Everglades National Park has a number of planning, environmental assessments, and environmental impact studies that are underway. Our planning and science staff are continually updating the information available on these projects. For information on these plans click here, more...

Current projects of interest:

**NEW** December 2011 Gulf Coast Site Redevelopment
**NEW** December 2011 General Management Plan- Update
September 2011 Snake Bight Pole and Troll Zone- Update
Acquisition of FPL Lands EIS
ARRA- Your Tax Dollars at Work

		Science Center for Everglades National Park The South Florida Natural Resources Center (SFNRC) provides scientific information to the National Park Service units of south Florida. Learn more about climate change, ecosystem restoration, invasive species, and other resource management issues. Specific information on conducting research in the park is also available. more... *NEW TO KNOW* Burmese Pythons in the Everglades Tamiami Trail Modifications: Next Steps Final Environmental Impact Statement Potential Impacts of Climate Change

Write to

40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, Florida 33034-6733

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Phone

Visitor Information
(305) 242-7700

Emergencies in Park
(305) 242-7740

Fax

(305) 242-7711

Climate

The Everglades is mild and pleasant from December through April, though rare cold fronts may create near freezing conditions. Average temperatures in winter - High 77°F (25°C); Low 53°F (12°C). Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures around 90°F (32°C) and humidity over 90%. Afternoon thunderstorms are common and mosquitoes are abundant. The Atlantic Hurricane Season is June-November. Tropical storms or hurricanes may affect the area. Average Rainfall: 60 inches (152 cm) per year. The rainy season is June through October (mosquito season coincides with the rainy season).

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