The Everglades Is One of America's Most Overlooked National Parks—Why You Should Visit

"From an observation tower reachable by a flat paved path, visitors encounter a vast sea of sawgrass broken by cypresses and watched-over wildlife: great blue herons behind banks of water lilies, dragonflies perched on grass tips, a nightjar skimming low with its mouth open for insects, and a dozen turkey vultures gathered on a raised island of trees 'folding and unfolding their wings, hopping from perch to perch.' A guided Cypress Dome Wet Walk accompanies visitors through the wetter, shaded habitats nearby, and the area conveys both solitude and sweeping vistas of the prairie." - Stanley Stewart Stanley Stewart Stanley Stewart is a multi-award-winning travel writer and author of three acclaimed books. He is a regular contributor to The Sunday Times and The Daily Telegraph. His work has taken him to more than 50 countries. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines