Florida: Big Cypress National Preserve

During our  family vacation last December in Florida, hubby and I agreed were going to Miami. Along the way we decided to visit the Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park.First stop was the Big Cypress National Preserve in welcome centre, the ranger explained to us about the park and the route to see all the Cypress trees.

Big Cypress National Preserve Facts:

• Big Cypress National Preserve has 729,000 acre.
• No entrance fee.
• Big Cypress National Preserve is known also as Big Cypress Swamp.
• Located at 33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141. Actually you can stop at Welcome Centre and ask for better  direction. Our GPS did not find it.
•  It was established in 1974, as America's first national preserve.

Things to see:

We have limited time, hubby and I agreed to check around and see the big Cypress and did a little bit of hiking. Good thing we brought some snacks considering there are no restaurants around the area.

• Alligators are all over so watch out for them.
• Birds.
• manatees
• Cypress Trees
• Turtles
• Plants Life
• and more

Things to do:

If you love nature and wildlife you'll definitely enjoy the parks.God's creation is always beautiful and amazes me.

• Hiking
• Photography
• Camping-you need to call for reservation and more information.
• Bird Watching
• Wildlife viewing

Tips:

We visited the month of December so we don't need any bug spray. The weather just perfect to us.

• hiking shoes
• snacks if you have kids.
• water
• camera

I'm glad we decided to visit this place. It was a lifetime experience that I stored to my daughter's memory bank.Though Little travelentz was scared with the alligator,overall it was impressive that she see it with her two eyes and how this looks like in person.