The Fakahatchee Strand, besides having a fantastic name, also houses a 20-mile by 5-mile estuarine wetland that could have emerged directly out of the Jurassic Park franchise. A 2000ft boardwalk traverses this wet and wild wonderland, where panthers still stalk their prey amid the black waters. While it’s unlikely you’ll spot any, there’s a great chance you will see a large variety blooming orchids, bird life and reptiles ranging in size from tiny skinks to grinning alligators.
