What are the best day trips in the Everglades?

Good closed-toe walking shoes, loose-fitting light-colored long pants, socks and loose-fitting long-sleeved shirt and a good sun hat are absolutely necessary if you are spending the day walking around, biking,canoeing or kayaking on the trails. read more

The Turner River Canoe Trail, which begins on the Tamiami Trail and ends on Chokoloskee Island, is an excellent day trip. You'll see birds, alligators, manatees, sea turtles and there is great fishing. • Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Lane, Everglades City+1 239 695 3311, open 9am-4.30pm, mid-April to mid-November, open 8am–4.30pm. 5. read more

Went to the everglades 5 days ago and did an airboat ride with Buffalo tiger airboats (google it) on tribal lands which was an absolute blast. It lasted an hour but the guide was knowledgeable and brave. read more