Anhinga Trail

While many visitors to Everglades National Park stop and hike the Anhinga Trail as their first (and I would suspect for many, their only) glimpse into Everglades National Park, we are making it our exit strategy. Close to the park entrance its a popular and busy place but don't let the flocks of humanity stop you from taking this hike. The wildlife in the park is abundant and the trail an easy trek with many photo ops. I was shocked to hear from more than one person “is that alligator real?” in a heavy western european accent, as their shutters clatter and children reach out to touch the tail of a seven footer along the path. Wow, I understand that many kids today have no idea where their food comes from but I would think they could at least recognize when their tiny fingers are prospective menu items for a gator. I wonder if digits are as tasty to a gator as the deep fried gator bites on-a-stick are to us at the state fair?

The parks namesake

It's getting a little crowded around here, can we please leave the nest now mom?