ENP 11.4 Everglades/Biscayne: Tips for Visitors from Everglades Park Ranger

Everybody's National Parks

English - February 28, 2019 17:02 - 22.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 119 ratings
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Description:

In episode 11.4 Bryan talks with Park Ranger Allyson Gantt about how people have affected the Everglades, conservation efforts and recommendations for how visitors may enjoy the park.

Discussion includes the following:

· What did the Everglades look like before settlement? (2:02)

· Conservation efforts and relationship with agriculture (3:31)

· Role of advocate Marjorie Stoneman Douglas’s The Everglades: River Of Grass(6:10)

· Recreational activities (10:19)

· Nike Missile site (10:33)

· Backcountry excursions and beach or chickee camping (12:39)

· Kayaking/canoeing day trips (17:15)

· Airboats (18:14)

· Bird watching (20:19)

· Biking (22:22)

· Hiking (24:39)