Goodbye summer, hello Everglades

Labor Day marks the ceremonial end of summer. The long, sunny days in the Everglades begin to shorten and signs of the changing season begin to appear. Eventually, cooler temperatures will lessen the impact of those pesky mosquitoes, which means it’s the perfect time to start planning your winter trip to the Everglades.

Need some inspiration? Keep scrolling to read about some of our favorite dry season activities:

Stargazing over the wilderness

As humidity drops and the summer storm clouds clear out, winter nights in the Everglades turn into some of the darkest, star-filled skies in South Florida. Plan a trip near the new moon to visit on the darkest nights.

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Photographing muhly grass in bloom

Autumn delivers with prairies and flatwoods flush with the soft pink haze of muhly grass in bloom — creating one of the most beautiful sights to photograph in the park, and one that only lasts a few weeks.

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Observing Everglades wildlife

If this is your first trip to the park, start at Anhinga Trail. An accessible, short boardwalk, this trail offers close, easy sightings of wading birds, alligators, turtles and fish. Want to make your trip extra sweet? Stop by the Robert is Here fruit stand on your way for a smoothie or milkshake!

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Looking for more trip planning assistance? Our handy Guide to Visiting Everglades National Park can help you start building your adventure.