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Everglades national park

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December 1st 2003
We left Orlando and reached my in-laws condo in Hollywood. Next day, we went to visit the Everglades national park. This was the place I was most eager to see in this trip. :-) The Southern part of Florida is almost tropical. There are 2 distinct seasons: dry and wet. In the winter, we were in the dry season. This is the best time to visit as animals are concentrated around waterholes. ... read more

North America » United States » Florida » Everglades National Park

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more