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By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

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Everglades

Florida Everglades© Dawn Rosenberg McKay, Career Planning
The Everglades is America's only sub-tropical wilderness and a place where few dare to venture. While it is often pictured by many as a huge swamp only inhabited by large alligators and snakes, it really should be considered more of a forest, with many forms of wildlife and birds in their natural habitat.

We've all seen pictures of airboats skimming along shallow, grassy waterways. Even though that remains the most popular method to tour this vast untouched wilderness, there are many more ways to experience the Everglades. One can get up-close-and-personal with the Everglades at Everglades National Park. The park offers adventures in camping, boating, biking, hiking and fishing. Plus, there are many commercial tours also available, including large "swamp buggy" tours, boat tours and even walking tours.

However you see it, it is definitely a wonderful experience with a variety of intriguing activities that are sure to appeal to visitors of all ages.

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