The Everglades are the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. One of North America's wild unsung places, the wetlands boast rare and endangered species such as the American crocodile, Florida panther and West Indian manatee.
The Everglades National Park contain 25% of the original Everglades marshland region of Southwestern Florida.
Designated an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage sight and a Wetland of National Importance The Everglades remain a place of great beauty and mystery.
 The Everglades consist of a slow moving system of rivers, flowing Southwest at about a quarter mile per day fed by the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee. The natural cycle of freshwater circulation built up in the shallow Lake Okeechobee that averages around 12 feet deep and covers 730 square miles. This overflow started the growth of the wide, shallow "River of Grass", as big as fifty miles wide in places and 6 inches to three feet deep.
For much of its past, charted exploration of the Everglades was prevented by the dense growth of sawgrass and the rainy climate, creating its mysterious reputation. The easily navigated waters surrounding the everglades have been filled with sightings of mermaids throughout history, most folklore experts believe that what the sailors were really seeing were the air-breathing manatees common in this region.
Although humans have lived in the area for thousands of years, it was not until 1848 that the region began to be drained for agricultural or residential use, and water flow from Lake Okeechobee was controlled and diverted to the South Florida Metropolitan area.
 Tourists and locals alike flock to the everglades to see the "keepers of the Everglades", the alligator in its natural habitat. A guided EcoTour is an ideal way to get close and see everthing the everglades have to offer. Kayak, canoe or airboat through the mangrove canopies and explore the unique native landscape with one of the many local companies:
Everglades Holiday Park offers airboat tours, fishing, camping and much more! Let one of their guides take you on an unfogettable private tour of the Everglades.
Jungle Adventures Nature Park takes you on an adventure through a jungle swampland inhabited by rare wildlife and over 200 hundred alligators. They also have a replica 16th century Spanish Fort and Indian Village to explore.
Captain Victoria is a marine biologist with 34 years as a wilderness tour guide under her belt. Enjoy magical relaxing dolphin adventures with the Dancing Water Spirit Charters.
Miami Air Boat USA specializes in airboat, swamp buggy and helicopter tours of the Everglades and Cypress forest. An incredible experience that takes you deep into the heart of the Everglades.
 The Everglades Day Safari tours focus on conserving the environment and promoting responsible travelling while experiencing the natural wonder of one of the most diverse eco-systems in the United States.
Coopertown Airboats tours have been used for more than just tourists or locals checking out the Everglades. They have a long list of TV and movie productions they are proud to have been a part of.
If a one day tour isn't enough time to explore the area, you can really get a feel for the land when you extend your stay and camp in one of three campgrounds available at the Everglades National Park.
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If you are trying to sell your home quickly, some real estate agents may recommend that you offer a bonus to the agent who brings in the buyer. They feel that a monetary incentive will cause an agent to push your house over the one down the street. Do such bonuses work?
You cannot expect a bonus to sell an overpriced house or overcome housekeeping shortcomings that detract from your home's overall appeal. If your house looks great and is priced right, offering a bonus to the real estate agent could help it sell more quickly. Agents earn their reputations by helping people find homes that they love. When deciding which homes to show prospective buyers, their decision will be based on whether the home will meet their needs. If the Multiple Listing Service indicates that a bonus is being offered, it could encourage more agents to preview the house and result in more showings.
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