The Seven Wonders of the South

Discover the world-class, jaw-dropping sites that define our most stunning landscapes, from coasts to caves.|Story by Graham Averill

Wow Factor: This 1.5-million-acre "river of grass" is the largest mangrove ecosystem in the western hemisphere. It's been designated a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve.You'll Love If: You dug Wild Kingdom.Explore It: Take a tram tour to a 65-foot-high tower overlooking an alligator pit. sharkvalleytramtours.com
Photo by Robbie Caponetto

Everglades National Park

Florida

Wow Factor: This 1.5-million-acre "river of grass" is the largest mangrove ecosystem in the western hemisphere. It's been designated a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve.

You'll Love If: You dug Wild Kingdom.

Explore It: Take a tram tour to a 65-foot-high tower overlooking an alligator pit. sharkvalleytramtours.com


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