Description:

In episode 11.1 Danielle, Bryan and their daughters talk about their trip to Everglades National Park during the government shutdown. The next episode will be part 2 of the trip discussing Biscayne National Park. 

Discussion includes the following:

· How to help the National Parks recover from the impacts of the Government Shutdown (0:15)

· Debate to cancel our trip during the Government Shutdown and current conditions of Everglades National Park (1:56)

· Stop for fruit shakes at Robert is Here in Homestead (6:20)

· Earnest Coe Visitor Center and Main Park Road to Flamingo Campground on Florida Bay (8:25)

· Camping Mistake (9:40)

· Anhinga Trail – A must see (13:35)

· Shark Valley (20:00)

· An invasive species, the Burmese Python (26:30)

· Flamingo Marina – Kayaking and Boat tour, Crocodiles, Manatees (28:42)

· Kids’ impressions of Everglades National Park (35:54)

· Paurotis Pond and Pa-Hay-okee Overlook (45:14)

· Overnight paddling and backcountry camping on Chickees (47:50)

Resources:

National Parks During a Government Shutdown and How You Can Help

Everglades National Park Institute

Florida National Parks Association

National Park Service: Everglades National Park

Anhinga Trail

Anhinga Trail Webcam

Flamingo Adventures at Everglades National Park

Shark Valley Tram Tours

Robert is Here

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