It took awhile to drive down from Manasota Key near Sarasota to this part of the Everglades, but it was well worth it. My only regret is that the Anhinga Trail wasn't the main event, instead it was a side trip on the way to the Keys. If you love nature like I do this place was paradise. I was able to get closer than I could ever dream of to all sorts of birds, gators and turtles. I literally had a cormorant walk across my path and was an arm-length away from several perched black vultures. I cannot wait to go back.