Everglades National Park: 10,000 Islands Loop
Paddle to pocket beaches, tiny Gulf islands and wide inland channels on this 50-mile loop.
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Everglades National Park
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Everglades National Park: 10,000 Islands LoopPaddle to pocket beaches, tiny Gulf islands and wide inland channels on this 50-mile loop.
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Local Hikes: SoutheastHike these long trails in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida, and paddle three days in the Everglades backcountry. Our Backyard: Everglades National ParkPaddle to a beach-camping paradise in the Everglades. 
Zones: 6 Topographies, 18 Amazing TripsWhether you're looking for Coastal, Canyon, Peak, Forest, or Urban hikes, we have those. Plus some paddling (Water) trips for good measure. |
Watch It, Hike It: An Episode-by-Episode Guide to The National Parks: America's Best Idea by Ken BurnsCatch these highlights from The National Parks: America's Best Idea, then download maps to hike to them yourself. 
Rip & Go: 10,000 Islands Loop - Everglades National Park, FLKayak to pocket beaches and Gulf islands at Florida's southern tip. |
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Packing for a Backcountry Ski DayKristin Hostetter shows you the essential gear, and how to pack it, for a day of backcountry skiing. |
Adjust Your Pack Straps on the TrailMaximize your pack's comfort with a few easy, on-trail strap adjustments. |
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Everglades National Park
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