Part of the Big Cypress Swamp, encompassing more than 2,400 sq miles of southern Florida and a major source of water for the Florida Everglades and southwestern part of the state. This national preserve protects this valuable resource and provides sanctuary for a variety of wildlife. The preserve takes in marshlands, dry prairie, estuarine mangrove forests and islands of hardwoods. Two major highways cross the preserve -- Hwy 84 and the scenic Tamiami Trail (Hwy 41) -- making it accessible from both coasts. The visitor center, 20 miles east of Ochopee on Hwy 41 includes exhibits and is open daily 8:30am-4:30pm; closed Christmas Day.
Location:
HCR 61, Box 11, Ochopee Florida 34141
Telephone
941-695-4111
(Ochopee) Big Cypress National Preserve
(Homestead) Biscayne National Park
(Homestead) Chekika-Everglades National Park
(Homestead) Ernest Coe Visitor Ctr-Everglades Park
(Homestead) Everglades National Park
(Everglades City) Gulf Coast Visitor Ctr-Everglades Park
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12/05 Coming to The Ochopee area
Delray Beach Affair Delray Beach FL April5-7 The event takes place along the palm tree lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 12 city blocks from the Intracoastal to NW 2nd Avenue and two city parks. The Delray Affair has received numerous awards for its ‘eclectic’ mixture of fine art, great crafts and funky products from around the world.
Peace River Celtic Festival Punta Gorda FL April10 Our Festival is perpetually dedicated to the memory of David Parker, member of Elks Lodge 2606 and the founder of the Peace River Celtic Festival. David loved Celtic music, laughter, good friendship and good times! If you cherish these things as well, you'll want to be part of this special event!
Bike Night in Cape Coral Cape Coral FL April13 The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation is proud to bring you Cape Bike Night! Motorcycle enthusiasts can get together and listen to live bands, eat great food, and just have fun at this great event!
Sarasota Film Festival Sarasota FL April5-14 Held annually in Sarasota, FL., The Sarasota Film Festival emphasizes the best in cinema alongside exciting programs and events, with more than 180 films screened each year including features, documentaries, shorts, and kid-friendly picks.
BBnT Venice Shark's Tooth Festival Venice FL April12-14 The City of Venice, FL in Sarasota County has been named the "Shark's Tooth Capital of the World" because of the millions of shark teeth that wash up on their sandy white beaches. The Sharks Tooth Festival takes place each Spring against the back drop of Venice’s best shark tooth hunting beach, where fossil collectors from around the Southeast display and sell sharks teeth and other prehistoric fossils.
Florida Keys Island Fest Islamorada FL April13-14 The Arts and Crafts show will feature the very best of both local and national artists including everything from paintings and sculptures to jewelry and fine crafts.
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