Description:

In episode 11.4 Bryan talks with Park Ranger Allyson Gantt about how people have affected the Everglades, conservation efforts and recommendations for how visitors may enjoy the park.

Discussion includes the following:

· What did the Everglades look like before settlement? (2:02)

· Conservation efforts and relationship with agriculture (3:31)

· Role of advocate Marjorie Stoneman Douglas’s The Everglades: River Of Grass(6:10)

· Recreational activities (10:19)

· Nike Missile site (10:33)

· Backcountry excursions and beach or chickee camping (12:39)

· Kayaking/canoeing day trips (17:15)

· Airboats (18:14)

· Bird watching (20:19)

· Biking (22:22)

· Hiking (24:39)

· Dead Bryde’s Whale found in Florida Bay (26:09)

· Allyson’s favorite activity, Wet walk (28:46)

Resources:

National Park Service: Everglades

National Geographic Travel: “Discover the Largest Subtropical Wilderness in the U.S.” A Guide to Everglades National Park

Friends of the Everglades

Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s The Everglades: River of Grass

Everglades: Wilderness Trip Planner

Everglades: Backcountry Camping

Everglades: Permitted Tour Guides

Long Pine Key Trail Bike trail

Everglades: Canoe and Kayak Trails

9 mile pond

Beached whale dies off coast of Everglades National Park

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