Boating Safety in the Ten Thousand Islands
Boating season is picking up in the Ten Thousand Islands, and this is your reminder to check the basics before heading out on local waters.
Florida WildQuest Scavenger Hunt Starts This Weekend
The FWC's Florida WildQuest scavenger hunt runs April 25 through May 3 on Wildlife Management Areas, with Big Cypress right next door.
Earth Day — Living in a Postcard
Living in Everglades City means living in a postcard every day. Earth Day is a good reminder to appreciate and protect everything that makes this place special.
Hilux Fire Update for Everglades Area Communities
The Hilux Fire is burning in Big Cypress National Preserve north of I-75. Daily updates, closures, and road conditions for our area.
New Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center
The new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center is now open in Everglades City, with tours, rentals, and access to the Gulf Coast area.
Eight Years Later – Your Gateway to Paradise is Back (And Better Than Ever)
The new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center has opened in Everglades City, built to withstand storms and reconnect visitors to the Ten Thousand Islands.
Big Cypress Fire Update for Everglades Area Communities
Ongoing updates on the Big Cypress National Preserve fire, including containment progress, road impacts, and preserve closures affecting our area.
Florida Winter Shorebird Survey Returns February 6–12, 2026
The Florida Winter Shorebird Survey returns tomorrow. Help Documenting wintering birds in the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands.
Free Admission to Florida State Parks Feb 12-16
Celebrate Washington’s Birthday Weekend with free admission for Floridians at state parks, historic sites, and state-managed lands. Feb 12-16
Everglades National Park Reopens Its Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades City
The National Park Service reopened the Gulf Coast Visitor Center at Everglades National Park following a major redevelopment project in Everglades City.
