Contact: Linda Friar, 305-242-7714; Media Contact Contact: General Park Information, 305-242-7700
Celebrate National Parks Week at Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks! Special Programs Offered and Entrance Fees waived at both parks April 16 - 24 Homestead/Key West: Superintendent Dan Kimball announced that Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks will have free admission during National Park Week, April 16 through 24. "We hope that this celebration will motivate our neighbors and visitors in Homestead and the Florida Keys to get out and rediscover these two wonderful places in south Florida," said Kimball. National Park Week, a program of the National Park Service, is an opportunity to engage families and communities in America’s Great Outdoors, reconnecting them with nature and creating close to home opportunities for people to get outside, be active, and have fun. “We are rolling out the red carpet and inviting everyone to visit a national park and help celebrate National Park Week,” said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. “Parks are fun and affordable destinations and great places to engage in healthy, outdoor activities, whether for a few hours or a few days.” “National parks preserve our heritage, promote recreational experiences, provide places of quiet refuge,” said National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis. “Most people live within a short drive of a national park so I encourage everyone to spend some time enjoying America’s Great Outdoors during National Park Week. Dry Tortugas National Park (click here to plan your visit) A variety of remarkable experiences await visitors who venture out to this remote national Park, including camping, snorkeling, bird watching, fishing, or just enjoying a view from the top of massive Fort Jefferson-- you quickly realize how magical this place can be. Ferries will waive park entrance fees of $5 this entire week Ferries run daily to the park from Key West. Fishing and dive charters can be arranged in the Florida Keys and Naples. For a list of services, contact the park at 305-242-7700. Everglades National Park (click here to plan your visit) Shark Valley (click here for directions) Tram Tours - Buy one tram tour excursion and get second at half off! Contact 305-221-8455. These tours run every hour on the hour from 9am to 4pm Ranger talk - Our popular "Shark Bite" talk (30 minutes) daily at 2:15 pm (no charge) 4/16-17 & 4/23- Glades for Kids (30 min) (no charge) Join this hands-on program for kids and families. Meet behind the visitor center Gulf Coast (click here for directions) Daily Boat Tours out into the 10,000 islands of Florida Bay - Call (239) 695-2591 4/16-17& 4/23 - Ranger-led canoe trips 4/16 - 4/23 - Ranger guided walk (no charge) Flamingo (click here for directions) Boat Tours available daily into Florida Bay and the Back Country; call 239-695-3101 for fees and reservations 4/16- 4/23 Mobile Museum 2:30-4:00 Daily (no charge) Royal Palm (click here for directions) Coe Visitor Center - Short Films Daily along with wonderful park exhibits - (no charge) 4/16 - Aventura y Diversion en los Everglades 7:00- 8:30 pm (no charge) En Espanol 4/23- Into the Wild: An Everglades National Park Adventure 7:00- 8:30 pm (no charge) After visiting the Coe Visitor Center head into the park free for one of these special activities - All available April 16 - 24 Anhinga Amble (50 minutes) 10:30 am -NPS- |
Last updated: April 14, 2015