Florida - Everglades National Park

The Florida Everglades is one of the largest parks in the United States, preserving the wildlife.  Pictured are the popular airboat rides, the Great White Heron, and the tempting Alligator.

Photo: Warren Flagler
Insert: Larry Lipsky
2010

Florida - Everglades, Big Cypress Swamp

Florida Everglades
Big Cypress Swamp located in the Florida Everglades

Photo by Warren Flagler
2010

Florida - Fort Lauderdale, Sawgrass Recreation Park, Airboat Ride

Sawgrass Recreation Park
Fort Lauderdale, Florida (The back of the postcard says it is in Weston, Florida)

unused, bought in 2013.
My girlfriend and I went for the day.  We had a lot of fun!  The airboat ride was fast, we saw close up alligators and turtles.  There was a lot of rain recently, so the birds were not there.  We toured the 'zoo' area after and held an alligator, that was fun too.


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Visit Ft. Lauderdale’s greatest airboat attraction, Sawgrass Recreation Park. Embark on a thrilling airboat tour through the Florida Everglades. Our exhibits feature timed shows where you can hold an alligator and visit magnificent mammals such as the Florida Panther or the Black Leopard. Picnic areas, birthday parties, camping, rv parking. Exclusive private and nighttime airboat tours are now available year round! Open 7 days a week! Just 25 minutes from the heart of Ft. Lauderdale!

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Here are a few more for fun...

Florida - South Maimi, Palms Motel on U.S. No. 1

Palms Motel
On U.S. No. 1, South Miami, Florida

Located on U.S. No. 1 at South Miami, Florida. Gateway to world famous KEYS and overseas highway.  New modern air conditioned hotel rooms with private tile bath, tub and shower plus housekeeping apartments.
Telephones, Coffee Shop, Central Lobby with Television.
Spacious grounds - near beach, shopping, theatres, sporting events, and new Everglades National Park.
Phone 87-5341

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The Everglades National Park was established on December 6, 1947.

Florida - A Purple Gallinule in the Everglades

Florida Everglades

The Purple Gallinule

Photo by Warren Flagler
top card - 2011
bottom card - 2008

some info:
the Purple Gallinule has long yellow legs to help in walk on water plants.

The Florida Everglades National Park is the  largest subtropical wilderness in the United States.  It boasts rare and endangered species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance.

Florida Everglades

Sights in the Florida Everglades (Alligator)