Fri, Mar 13 · 3:00 PM EDT
Come experience Everglades National Park in all of its native glory!
This is a PRIMITIVE CAMP SITE. There is an outhouse available, but... * NO WATER and NO ELECTRIC!
We'll have a unique opportunity to live like the Miccosukee and Seminole who inhabited this region hundreds of years ago. Well... at least for two days.
Early Saturday morning, we'll head over to Shark Valley for a 15-mile bike ride on their paved, tram trail loop. We will get to the gate at 8:30am and start riding shortly thereafter. There is a per vehicle admission charge, so carpooling is recommended. We'll stop at the mid-point for a quick respite and bite to eat - please pack a lunch or snack, AND WATER - and while we're there, we will ascend the ramp to the observation tower. The tower is the highest elevation in the Everglades and a great opportunity to view the expanse of the glorious natural wonder of the world! The River of Grass!
Weather and trail guide permitting, we plan to trek a bit through Big Cypress National Preserve on Saturday afternoon. It will most likely be a wet, swamp hike, so closed-toe, lace-up footwear is recommended, and hiking poles are strongly encouraged. That evening, we'll return to camp for some fireside festivities and maybe a stop by a local speakeasy for some libations. Joanie's Blue Crab Cafe is also nearby.
Weather and river guide permitting, we may have an opportunity to kayak as well, with a launch site off of Tamiami Trail in Ochopee.
PLEASE bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray in addition to your typical camping and outdoor adventure gear.
Bicycles are available for rent at the Shark Valley Visitors Center, but ACT FAST to reserve in advance. They typically have a tendency to sell out. https://www.sharkvalleytramtours.com/event-calendar/
PLEASE NOTE: camping fee is dependent upon the number of attendees, but it will be nominal. We will update prior to event date.
Hope to see you out there!
