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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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. 

South Marco Beach Access
930 S. Collier Blvd.
Marco Island, FL 34145

This is one of two beaches open to the public on Marco Island. Public parking lot on Swallow Avenue, a short walk across S. Collier Blvd....

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Naples Outfitters
3570 Bayshore Drive
Naples, FL 34112

Naples Outfitters has been serving Southwest Florida since 2004 as the top destination for outdoor gear, rentals, tours, lessons, and all things peopl...

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Big Cypress Swamp Tours
12580 Turner River Rd
Ochopee, FL 34141

Located half way between Naples and Miami, along U.S. 41, the Big Cypress National Preserve is the home of the elusive Florida panther....

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M & H Stables
5450 Stable Way
Naples, FL 34114

M & H Stables offers trail riding on the Picayune Strand State Forest's Equestrian Trail, as well as other Everglades trails, riding lessons, grou...

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Collier-Seminole State Park
20200 E. Tamiami Trl.
Naples, FL 34114

View an actual 'walking dredge' used in the construction of the Tamiami Trail across the Everglades in the late 1920's.  Tour unspoiled nature refuges...

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The mountain bike trail includes a variety of natural habitats. Look for panther or bear tracks on the dirt path.