Originally Posted by
FLOIR
If you really want to save money, and spend more time, do the 14 mile trip walking. I have done it (once and only once) and I must say, there is nothing like the thrill of trying to get past a 15 foot gator sunning himself on the path without waking him or being seen as a threat. Especially when there is a 10 footer on the other side of the road just a few feet past the first one.
I'm going next weekend with the family, and convincing my folks to come along, but having a hard time with Mom as she doesn't like the idea of being too close to alligators... how do they keep them away from the trail? I need to explain her that the alligators won't get too close to her!
I'm considering either Shark Valley on east side of the park or Gulf Coast by Everglades City. Any preferences/suggestions?