An aerial of mangrove islands surrounded by calm water. Two men paddle through tall aquatic grass. A great egret wades in shallow water through thick vegetation. An airboat glides over still water in the Everglades. Two people watch a half-submerged alligator slowly moving through calm water.

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Surrounded by endless mangroves, estuaries, marshes, shorelines and an abundance of wildlife, Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades is home to a diverse and untouched ecosystem. Here, you can catch a glimpse of a rare bird perched in the treetops, hook a fish from your kayak in the Ten Thousand Islands, or get up close with ghost orchids on a guided swamp walk. Come discover unique outdoor adventures beyond the beach, and see a pristine Florida just as it looked hundreds of years ago. 

CREW Land & Water Trust
1295 Shady Hollow Blvd W
Naples, FL 34120

The Bird Rookery Swamp Trail offer 12 miles of hiking and biking trails, including an 1800-ft. boardwalk with wheelchair accessibility....

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Barred owl at Bird Rookery Swamp (by George Luther)
Crystal Lake RV Resort
14960 Collier Blvd.
Naples, FL 34119

Crystal Lake RV Resort is a five star RV resort (Woodalls 5 diamond) located in the heart of fabulous Naples Florida Centrally located to Naples famou...

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Crystal lake
Dolphin Explorer
951 Bald Eagle Dr.
Marco Island, FL 34145

Be a citizen scientist onboard this unqiue sightseeing boat tour, assisting naturalists by spotting dolphin, collecting data and logging photos as par...

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Shurr Adventures Kayaking
32016 Tamiami Trail East
Everglades City, FL 34139

Guided kayaking half-day, full-day and multi-day trips with a professional naturalist. Come explore the beauty of the Everglades in a small group!

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Guided mangrove tunnel kayak trip