Big Cypress National Preserve has a lot more to offer than many people think! It's 729,000 acres of preserved prairies, swamps, cypress strands, and mangroves. During the winter season, the park offers free ranger-led canoe trips twice a week, a variety of swamp walks, and short talks; and there are thousands of birds and alligators to see, and some visitors... More

My wife and I took part in the ranger-led canoe trip down the Turner River. What an experience! We went through what was probably 1.5 miles of mangrove tunnels and had an extremely up close and personal experience with a 6 foot long alligator. It was so close to our canoe in the 5 foot wide tunnel that I could... More

Wheel chair accessible in parts but the railings on the boardwalk have a board that is too high and prevents those in a chair to see out. Very frustrating!, More

If you want wildlife, then this is the place for you. You don't even have to stop at any of the parks or turnouts. There is enough wildlife right on highway 41! This area has a lot more trees then the Everglades. The contrast is amazing considering they are so close together. I completely enjoyed the Oasis Visitor Center. I... More

After taking an air boat ride and realizing we would not see gators on their boat, we got in the car and drove east on Tamiami trail. At county road 839 there is a board walk with info on gators and also gators in their natural habitat. Well, we then drove north on county road 839. The canal is right... More

We just went on the ranger lead wet and wild swamp walk. Our ranger Ginny was terrific. Be sure to pack your old sneakers from home and a pair of old jeans ... this is a great experience. We were thigh high in swamp water and enjoyed it! Totally unique experience for me, my aunt and teenage daughters ... and... More

My husband and I really enjoyed our trip to Big Cypress National Preserve; we did several of the board walks and visited 2 of the park offices. Our favorite experience was the Turner River Canoe Trail. It was amazing! We have our own kayaks but if you don't there are tons of group tours and rental places. We went through... More

Go to the Ivey House and ask for Chris to take you out on a Kayak tour. You will see alligators & their young as well as Blue Herons, Green herons, king fishers, osprey nest and many mangrove trees! More

This whole area of southern florida across the state road 41 is all worth seeing however as I found fresh panther spoor in one of the walking trails here I will always have a soft spot for Kirkby Storter ! More