Everglades National Park

NPCA: Alligator Alcatraz Is "Absurd"

The move by the state of Florida, with the Trump administration's encouragement, to build a prison inside Big Cypress National Preserve is "a cruel and absurd proposal," according to National Parks Conservation Association officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 2nd, 2025

"Alligator Alcatraz" Proposed For Abandoned Airport Project Inside Big Cypress National Preserve

Earlier this month, just a week after Florida Attorney General James Uthemeir announced on his X account that the state would build its largest migrant detention center at an isolated site within the Big Cypress National Preserve, construction began in earnest.

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By NPT Staff - June 27th, 2025

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #87: The Everglades Edition

How many of you have visited Everglades National Park in southern Florida? Were you amazed at the plethora of plant and animal life flourishing in this national park? What did you learn? This month’s quiz is all about Everglades.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 14th, 2025

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #86: The Plants Edition

There are so many things making up the story of a unit within the National Park System, including plants, animals, and historic buildings. This month’s National Parks Quiz And Trivia edition focuses on some of the vegetation you might see during a national park visit.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 10th, 2025

Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook Boardwalk Trail And Tower At Everglades National Park To Be Replaced

The aged Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook boardwalk trail and tower at Everglades National Park will be replaced over the next six months, forcing closure of the attraction.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - March 11th, 2025

South Florida Agencies And Tribes Unite For Cross-Boundary Prescribed Fire Project

Massive prescribed fire requires multi-jurisdictional agencies to cooperate.

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By Compiled from NPS Releases - January 20th, 2025

Everglades National Park Announces All-New Wilderness Stewardship Plan

The wilderness management plan for Everglades National Park has been updated and is available for review.

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By NPT Staff - January 17th, 2025

UPDATE | More National Parks In Florida, Georgia Close As Hurricane Milton Grows

Biscayne and Dry Tortugas national parks were among the latest units of the National Park System that closed to brace for Hurricane Milton, a historically large storm that forecasters say could become "one of the most damaging" hurricanes ever to hit Florida.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 8th, 2024

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Status Report For South Florida National Parks After Hurricane Helene

Southern Florida national park properties update their status following devastating hurricane impacts.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - September 27th, 2024

Miccosukee Tribe Reaches Agreement With Everglades, Biscayne National Parks

The National Park Service has reached agreements with the Miccosukee Tribe for co-stewardship work at Biscayne and Everglades national parks in Florida.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 29th, 2024

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