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.

Connect with

Nature

Outdoors & Nature

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. 

Scuba Outfitters of Naples
950 3rd Avenue N.
Naples, FL 34102

Our team of certified instructors have certified over 1,000 students, they're experienced, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. With 5 PADI Instructor...

More info
360 degree images
Marco Island Water Sports
600 S. Collier Blvd.
Marco Island, FL 34145

Experience an unforgettable waverunner journey into the 10,000 Islands of the Everglades with one of our professionally trained guides from the most e...

More info
Play for an half an hour waverunner ride with your family.
Trail Lakes Campground
40904 E. Tamiami Trl.
Ochopee, FL 34141

Trail Lakes Campground is familiy camping at its best!Camp in the Everglades with  coveniences of home.Trail lakes offers Wi-fi, showers, laundry,ice,...

More info
Everglades native style chickee huts at Trail Lakes Campground
360 degree images
Big Cypress National Preserve
Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center
52105 Tamiami Trail E.
Ochopee, FL 34141

The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's sou...

More info
Canoe through mangrove tunnels of the Turner River with a ranger
360 degree images
Pelican Bay Community Park
764 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
Naples, FL 34108

Eight lighted clay tennis courts, four lighted racquetball courts, two bocce courts, lighted basketball court, lighted tot lot, softball field, soccer...

More info
360 degree images
Friends of Rookery Bay
300 Tower Rd
Naples, FL 34113

Friends of Rookery Bay supports the 110,000-acre Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, which encompasses 40 percent of Collier Co...

More info