Mention the Florida Everglades and the mental image that comes to most minds is of vast and swampy wetlands with miles and miles separating the ecosystem’s diverse critters from any sign of civilization—a wild “River of Grass,” as the nickname describes.
And while that caricature is mostly accurate, alligators and all, it’s also possible to visit the Everglades and get a little sprinkle of culture on top of the hearty dose of untamed wilderness.
