One of the things I was always curious about in Big Cypress was swamp walks.

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I’ve been going through drafts and pictures and have found a treasure trove of unshared Florida hikes (oops!), today’s included.

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If you’ve been here for any amount of time at all, you know I love Big Cypress. If you’re new here, I LOVE Big Cypress. A lot.

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It’s no secret that I love Big Cypress. I’m preparing for our trip back down there soon as I write this, which is just making me even more excited about it.

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After writing my Alligator Alley post I decided we need another south Florida showdown, this time it’s Alligator Alley vs the Tamiami Trail.

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If you’re visiting south Florida, Alligator Alley is a section of I75 you’ll likely drive if you’re crossing the state.

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I love Big Cypress, it’s no secret. I’ve probably been here five or six times now for maybe a total of a month? And I keep dreaming of going back!

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LOOKING FOR THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN EVERGLADES CITY?

I love Everglades City. I don’t know where I want to live forever, but Everglades City is one of the contenders so far (along with Moab and the Asheville area, if you were curious) and it’s in the heart of the Florida Everglades. Or maybe technically on the edge of them.

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You guys.  I did it.  I walked through knee-deep swamp water and didn’t get eaten by anything!  That’s right.  I was terrified and got a little panicky, but I did it. 

This was on the Gator Hook Trail in Big Cypress National Preserve this last winter.  It’s a great intro to swamp hiking and pretty easy if a little long.

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The first (and main) stop on our South Florida road trip was Big Cypress National Preserve.  Camping there was awesome and we did that for three nights, then spent two nights in Homestead, and stayed one more in Everglades City at the Ivey House.

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