Everglades and Big Cypress Parks Self Guided Driving Tour

Download your audio tour of the Everglades and Big Cypress. Starting in Florida City, From there, you’ll drive to the park and pass an alligator farm on the way!

The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere. Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.

The tour explores the park's formation and the history of the Calusa tribe. Key stops include the Gumbo Limbo and Anhinga Trails, famous for abundant wildlife and shade, and the Pinelands Trail through hardwood forests. At Pa-Hay-Okee Lookout Tower, learn about historical conservation efforts. The tour also covers unique aspects like Everglades cryptids, the largest mahogany tree at Mahogany Hammock Trail, and the challenges facing the Everglades, including air pollution and invasive species.

The Nine Mile Pond Trail offers canoeing experiences, while Snake Bight and West Lake Trails provide scenic water views. The Christian Point Trail caters to adventurous hikers. Concluding the Everglades section is Eco Pond, a hotspot for various wildlife.

The Big Cypress part begins near Miami, with insights into the Seminole tribe at the Miccosukee Indian Village. The Tree Snail Hammock Trail, known for rare snails, and the historic Loop Road are highlights. Experience the wilderness on Gator Hook Trail, and visit Kirby Storter Roadside Park for its stunning boardwalk. The tour includes a quirky stop at America's smallest post office and concludes at the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center, capturing the essence of Big Cypress.