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Apr 18, 2021 · Learn what to expect when driving Alligator Alley, a 80-mile stretch of I-75 through the Everglades. Find out about tolls, gas, rest stops, speed limits, wildlife and more.
- Back To Nature In Everglades City. Our first stop is Everglades City. Back in the 1970s and ’80s, it had a nefarious reputation as a major port of entry for illegal pot and cocaine being smuggled in from South America.
- Salt Marsh And Island Tours. The western entry to Everglades National Park is located in Everglades City. It offers boat tours and rents kayaks. Boat tours out of the national park are on large pontoon boats that can carry 30 to 40 people.
- Big Cypress National Preserve. The area on the north side of Old Alligator Alley is part of the Big Cypress National Preserve. It is hard to distinguish from the Everglades, except there are more trees, plus some hiking and camping.
- The Florida Panther. The preserve is the last remaining habitat of the endangered Florida panther. You aren’t likely to see one, as there are fewer than 130 panthers left in the wild, according to the most recent estimates.
Jan 10, 2024 · Alligator Alley is an 80-mile interstate that connects Naples and Fort Lauderdale, passing through the Everglades and the Big Cypress Preserve. Learn about its history, wildlife, tolls, gas stations, and tips for a memorable road trip.
Experience over 600 alligators in their natural habitat at Alligator Alley, a self-guided tour with an elevated boardwalk and a gator station. Learn fascinating facts, see other wildlife and enjoy hands on experiences with these incredible creatures.
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- Keep To The Speed Limit. Far too many drivers let Alligator Alley's isolated remoteness and sublime escapist stretches of absolutely nothing with no car in sight lull them into a false state of speedy security.
- Be Wary Driving At Night. It goes without saying that caution and care are mandatory when it comes to driving down Alligator Alley at any time of the day.
- Don't Expect To Find Somewhere To Eat. Despite there being a tiny handful of rest stops and convenience-store-gas-station combos along Alligator Alley, drivers will be disappointed if they intend to find a bite to eat en route.
- It's Illegal To Sleep At Rest Stops. On the topic of rest stops, drivers should be aware that it's against the law to sleep at rest stops in Florida. Parking overnight is normally fine, although there may be some signs that warn travelers not to do so at certain points.
Apr 9, 2024 · Learn about the history, wildlife, and tolls of Alligator Alley, a 80-mile roadway that connects the west and east coasts of Florida. Find out where to stop, what to see, and how to prepare for this remote and wilderness-like drive.
Jul 5, 2024 · Alligator Alley is the quickest way to get into the Everglades from Broward or Collier County, but it's not a scenic route. Learn about the wildlife, rest stops, boat ramps, museum and hiking trail along this highway.
