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Biscayne National Park
Plan Your Visit
 
Ranger Carlos assists visitors at the Dante fascell Visitor Center.
Photo by Gary Bremen
To avoid potential disappointment, plan your activities before arriving.
 

Unlike many units of the National Park system that can be fully experienced in a car or on foot, Biscayne National Park requires some planning to make the most of a visit. With 95% of its 172,000 acres covered by water, going out on a boat is the best way to really experience the park, and will require at least half a day. The park's concessioner offers a variety of boat trips to the park's reefs and islands.

If you only have a short while, or cannot go out on a boat, the Convoy Point area offers a variety of land-based and indoor opportunities to get to know the park.

Check the park's Schedule of Events for other opportunities.
Blueberries

Did You Know?
When blueberries come to fruit, black bears will bulk themselves up for winter feeding on these carbohydrate-rich berries.

Flamingo Tongue Snail

Did You Know?
When exploring Biscayne National Park's coral reefs, don't forget to slow down and take note of some of the small wonders. Turtles, sharks and shipwrecks are great, but don't miss flamingo tongue snails, Christmas tree worms and mermaid's wineglasses.
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Last Updated: September 22, 2006 at 15:01 EST