Wilderness Waterway

area, Florida, United States

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The Wilderness Waterway is a 99-mile (159-km) canoe trail located along the western side of Everglades National Park in southern Florida, United States. This waterway is part of the larger Everglades ecosystem, often described as a \"river of grass\" that flows slowly southward through a subtropical marsh region. The Everglades covers over 4,300 square miles (11,100 square km) and is characterized by saw grass, shallow water, and diverse habitats including mangrove swamps and estuaries. The region supports a wide array of wildlife, including numerous bird species, fish, alligators, and endangered animals like the Florida panther. The Wilderness Waterway offers a unique way to experience this vast natural area, popular with boating and canoeing enthusiasts.21

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Everglades National Park
…trails, including the 99-mile (159-km) Wilderness Waterway along the park’s western side. In addition, private companies offer guided tram and boat tours in portions of the park. Forested areas and the main visitor centre suffered damage from Hurricane Andrew in 1992. As a result of that storm, the park was…
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…trails, including the 99-mile (159-km) Wilderness Waterway along the park’s western side. In addition, private companies offer guided tram and boat tours in portions of the park. Forested areas and the main visitor centre suffered damage from Hurricane Andrew in 1992. As a result of that storm, the park was…
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