It may seem like just a swamp, but Everglades National Park is anything but that. They call it the “River of Grass,” and it’s a rare subtropical wilderness unlike anywhere else on Earth. Its nickname ...

The federal government shutdown is affecting national parks in South Florida. An alert on the National Park Service website advises that “national parks remain as accessible as possible during the ...

Parks remain open but services and visitor centers in Everglades are closed. Some rangers and staff are furloughed, reducing law enforcement and upkeep. Private operators run some tours and ferry ...