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Wilderness 101

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness >> Wilderness 101
 

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness comprises nearly 1.3 million acres of Everglades National Park. This vast landscape affords unparalleled opportunities for viewing wildlife, embarking on a rugged adventure, marveling at dark skies, or simply enjoying quiet solitude in a vast expanse of land and sea.

Take a moment to learn more about the benefits and opportunities presented by this unique area, and plan a visit to enjoy it firsthand. 

 
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The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: An Introduction

Download this fact sheet in PDF format using the links below.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 
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The Wilderness Trip Planner
PDF, 1.1 MB

 
Florida Bay Map

 


Florida Bay Map & Guide
PDF, 1.1 MB

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Did You Know?

Tree Snail

Over fifty-nine color varieties of the Liguus Tree Snail have been seen in and around the Everglades ecosystem. They graze on the algae and lichen that grows on smooth-barked trees. During the dry winter months, they are usually sealed to these trees to conserve moisture.