Florida is home to three great national parks that contain extensive areas of wilderness with good chances for exploration by both land and water. Yet these aren't the only great locations overseen by the National Park Service in Florida. Other significant attractions on a sightseeing tour of protected areas and historic places in the state include national monuments, national memorials, and even designated national seashores.

Bear in mind that a lot of these places are rather wild, so you'll need to bring extra water, sunscreen, and insect spray on top of the typical safety measures. Always be on the lookout for alligators and rattlesnakes in Florida; it's important to keep youngsters and dogs close by. Make sure the park you want to visit is open before you go by checking nps.gov. Then, be ready to see some of Florida's most impressive natural and historical landmarks.

Located in three counties in southern Florida, the vast Everglades National Park occupies 1.5 million acres. Birdwatchers go here in large numbers in the hopes of seeing ospreys, roseate spoonbills, pelicans, wood storks, black skimmers, and the Florida panther, two of the many endangered species found here.

Catamaran, airboat, kayak, and canoe tours of the Everglades are all within your reach. Those who would like to remain on dry ground might hire cruiser bikes or enroll in a guided tram excursion. You may also take a stroll down the Anhinga Trail, which isn't very long, and see the birds that get their name from diving for fish. And gators, abound, if that's what you're after.

The breathtaking reefs of Biscayne National Park are worth noting for snorkeling enthusiasts, since the vast majority of the park is submerged. Here you may find scuba divers, fishermen, boaters, and anybody else that loves the water. Discover the unique marine life and maritime culture in this national park, which is adjacent to Miami. After you've had your fill of Art Deco and salsa in the city, come back here. From either the Florida Turnpike or US Highway 1, drivers may approach the Dante Fascell Visitor Center, the park's primary entrance. You should jump out into (or into) the water as soon as you arrive. Among the many eco-adventures offered by the Biscayne National Park Institute are snorkeling tours of sunken ships and boat tours of Boca Chita Key Historic District.