A Florida governor in the early 1900s saw potential for the Everglades land but only if it was drained of its water.
Planning is essential before visiting Everglades National Park as it is 1.5 million acres and can be accessed from several areas and boat trips and tram rides may require advance reservations.
Everglades National Park is the third-largest national park in the contiguous United States. It preserves the southernmost 20% of the Everglades. It was the first park to preserve an ecosystem.