EC: Mullet Rapper Newsstands

Where do I pick up a copy of the Mullet Rapper? Visit our Newsstand page to see all the locations that host the Mullet Rapper.

EC: Reserve Mcloed Park?

Can I reserve the Mcloed Park for an event? To Reserve the City Park for an Event contact the City Clerk at (239) 695-4558 or email: Dsmallwood@cityofeverglades.org ( CityofEverglades.org )

Park: Drones in the Park?

Can I fly my drone in Everglades National Park? No, drones and other unmanned aircraft are not allowed in the park, or any other National Park Service site. This includes model airplanes, quadcopters, etc. ( nps.gov )

Park: Which Park to Hunt

Where can I hunt in Everglades National Forrest? Hunting is permitted exclusively in Big Cypress Preserve. Visit our hunting page for more details.

POI: Long Term Parking

Where can I park my car if I’m leaving in a boat for an extended trip? Check with The Ship Store at (239) 642-3133 or Port of the Islands Marina at (239) 389-0367.

POI: Trip Time to the Ocean

How long does it take to get out to the ocean from Port of the Islands It usually takes around 45 minutes to cruise from the Port of the Islands to the ocean. The journey includes navigating through a long, no-wake zone canal, providing a delightful and unhurried ride. Bring a cover for sun protection during this slow and scenic route. About half an hour in, you’ll arrive at the expansive and naturally beautiful mangroves before reaching the open waters of the ocean.

POI: Where can I park?

In Port of the Islands, where can I park if I’m going out on the water? You can park in the parking lot by Port of the Islands Marina. Check with The Ship Store at (239) 642-3133 or Port of the Islands Marina at (239) 389-0367.

2024 Swamp Heritage Festival

Name: 2024 Swamp Heritage Festival
Start: 2024-12-07T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-07T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Big Cypress National Preserve

The 2024 Swamp Heritage Festival celebrates 50 years of Big Cypress National Preserve and honors the generations that protected this area before it became a national preserve. The theme of this year’s festival is to ‘Celebrate Cypress’ through cultural demonstrations, storytelling, and hands-on activities that highlight the preserve’s unique history and significance. Visitors will learn about the past through engaging speakers, music, traditional arts, and exhibits showcasing the area’s plants, animals, and technology. Activities like archery, swamp buggy rides, and displays on airboats and Miccosukee culture will also be featured.

This year, the Miccosukee Tribe has played a key role in the festival, with their logo and tribal members featured in promotional materials. The event, held on December 7th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, will include remarks from Preserve Superintendent Tom Forsyth, photographer Clyde Butcher, and Miccosukee Tribe Chairman Cypress Talbert. Guests can enjoy traditional food, browse local artist booths, and attend demonstrations on boat carving, fly-tying, and cattleman whip cracking. Featured speakers include Randy Noles, Dallas Townsend, and William J. ‘Popeye’ Osceola.