The Everglades or as Marjory Stoneman Douglas called it the “River of Grass”, runs south from Lake Okeechobee down to Florida Bay. The park is known for its large wading birds, such as the Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Great Blue Heron, and a variety of egrets. It is not uncommon to be able see all those birds in one day, especially during the winter. It is also the only place in the world where alligators ...

and crocodiles exist side by side. Flamingo is also a world class fishing destination and many anglers all over the country come to South Florida each year just to experience what the Everglades has to offer. Whether it’s stalking the flats for tailing Redfish and Snook, or casting to a school of 100 rolling Tarpon, Flamingo gives you that chance of a lifetime. The park was established in 1947 by President Harry S. Truman to protect the unique and fragile ecosystem. The Everglades are extraordinary, covering more than a million acres at the tip of southern Florida. The habitats within the park are quite diverse, ranging from the marine and estuarine areas of Florida Bay to pinelands, hardwood hammocks, and vast sawgrass marshes and freshwater sloughs. There are numerous hiking and canoe trails, boardwalks, and interpretive displays, in addition to two visitor centers. Located less than an hour from the Miami metropolitan area, Flamingo is the perfect escape from the everyday grind of life.