This Is the National Park System’s Best Destination for Nocturnal Travel—With Amazing Stargazing and Scenic Night Drives

Cavan Images/ I was fumbling with my camera settings when I spotted a golden twinkle. More appeared in the dusky sky to my ...
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Florida national parks see more visitors in 2025, led by Big Cypress

Nearly 4 million people visited Florida's national parks and preserves in 2025, a slight increase from 2024. Why it matters: ...

What does fire mean for Big Cypress? Preserve needs it to thrive

One of most remote, rugged and wild preserves in Florida is making national news after the Big Cypress National Preserve caught on fire on Feb. 22. But what is the Big Cypress National Preserve? What ...
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Big Cypress fire causes smoky conditions for drivers on Alligator Alley

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A massive brush fire in Collier County’s Big Cypress National Preserve is causing smoky conditions on Alligator Alley, affecting visibility and travel. The fire, which is 0% ...
Naples Daily News

Fire in SW Florida. What exactly is Big Cypress National Preserve?

A fire has burned over 25,000 acres in Florida's Big Cypress National Preserve. Established in 1974, the preserve protects about 730,000 acres of wild Florida landscape. Fire is a natural and ...