Florida Everglades History and Culture

The Everglades Past and Present by Totch Brown

Experience the Everglades through the eyes of Totch Brown. His great-grandfather, John J. Brown and grandfather C. G. McKinney were among the very first to settle in the Everglades, in 1880.

Smallwood Store Ole Indian Trading Post and Museum

At Historic Smallwood Store you will learn the story of the pioneers and settlers who tamed this vast wilderness. Location, Hours, & Phone Number.

Smallest Post Office in the US - Ochopee Post Office

The post office at Ochopee, Florida, our nation's smallest, is a regular stop on the south Florida tourist circuit.

Museum of the Everglades

The Museum presents the story of 2,000 years of human habitation with artifacts and period photographs. Education programs, lectures and events are presented throughout the year at the museum.

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The Big Cypress:
Adventures in a Vast Wilderness by Kris Thoemke

"Seeing so much of the spectacular beauty of the Big Cypress in one day is a sobering reminder of how important it is to conserve this resource for future generations to appreciate."

Paddling Along the River by Sandee Harraden

"Imagine yourself escaping into a wilderness of warmth and beauty, filled with wildlife and excitement, gliding silently along and coming upon a sunning alligator, a flock of ibis, or watching an eagle soar above you."

Everglades National Park Then and Now by Kris Thoemke

"While first time visitors continue to marvel at the park and its wildlife, those intimately familiar with it know that ... [it] is not what evoked the awe seen by the early naturalists who explored the region."