Day 6 Flamingo, Everglades National Park

Our last full day of camping in the Everglades National Park started out nice and slow in the tent.  I gotta say that Sunshine has been a real trooper, she’s much easier to travel with than I ever expected.  She loves sleeping in the tent, waking up with us and going on every adventure we plan for the day.  


We borrowed the canoe again today and went out on the wider waterway that leads from the marina.  There were lots of crocodiles in all sizes on this trip! 


Cool looking trees with their roots in the water.


A wider view of the waterway 

Our last full day here in the Everglades was a warm one. Still the same 85 degree weather, but the steady breeze has just about completely gone away. We went for a nice hike before packing the majority of camp before sundown to try and get an early start for Day 7, the drive on the Overseas Highway to Key West, FL. 

Michelle and Sunshine ready for our hike
Hike trail map
Some air plants along the hike
A massive cactus hiding behind some trees  this cactus was at least 10 tall!
Leaving the park
Key West here we come! Stay tuned for more fun with finding Hhhappiness. Thanks for joining us!

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  1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2021 at 9:58 AM

    What a trooper Sunshine is. And damn those are some big old crocs. Def wouldnt want to take a dip in that river.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2021 at 9:58 AM

      this is curtis btw

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    2. Carmen MJanuary 19, 2021 at 3:12 PM

      Yeah that crock was huge! I am convinced sunshine is the best dog we could have ever decided to travel with. Such a good dog.

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  2. Audrey/MomJanuary 4, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    Awesome....I love the doggie backpack. Forgot to mention...be careful of the Spanish Moss, type of air plant hanging on the trees.Usually full of chiggers!. Don't lay on it, use it as a pillow, stand under it in the breeze....you could get them. Look them up. Disgusting situation. I've had them before. On legs, after helping G'pa wash windows. Amongst brush around his house in 2008. Happy trails!

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    1. Carmen MJanuary 19, 2021 at 3:13 PM

      We didn't have any issues this far. Keeping clear of the moss, enjoying it from afar. Love ya!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 4, 2021 at 2:43 PM

    AWESOME pic!!! michelle Mom

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