On President's Day, we visited Shark Valley in the Everglades National Park. I don't know why it is called Shark Valley, because there are no sharks (its in the middle of the Everglades 50 miles from the ocean) and no valley! But there is wonderful wildlife and, of course, gators everywhere! The route consists of a 15-mile bike loop that goes out to an observatory in the middle of the everglades and the back again.
We saw a gator mother with her baby on her back! Later down the path, we saw a baby just off the path on a rock. The mother was watching nearby.
The view at the top of the observatory was awesome. You could also look down on groups of gators.
There was a nice path we walked. We didn't get too far though - the path was blocked by a gator. He was nice enough to smile for the camera, though!
All of the gators were nice enough to pose to have their pictures taken!
Shark Valley is one of the best parks we have ever visited. It is equally beautiful, exciting, and peaceful. We will be back soon!
by Dad
