A Florida governor in the early 1900s saw potential for the Everglades land but only if it was drained of its water.

The Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park is a popular and accessible boardwalk trail that offers a close-up view of the park’s diverse wildlife, particularly its namesake, the anhinga bird.

Everglades National Park is the third-largest national park in the contiguous United States. It preserves the southernmost 20% of the Everglades. It was the first park to preserve an ecosystem.