This helped to reduce the environmental impact of the highway somewhat, especially upon the severely endangered Florida panther. The completion of the converted Alligator Alley was the final link of the I extension. The segment was signed Interstate 75 on November 25, , fully completing the highway from Miami to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Problem with this listing? Let us know. US Florida Everglades.
Open Now. Add to Trip. Edit Place Force Sync. Some were simply looking for wildlife, but I saw plenty more that were being rescued for car troubles or running out of gas. Make sure you have AAA or roadside assistance as well as a phone that will work in the middle of nowhere. Throw in a few items into your car such as blankets and flashlights for the worst-case scenario. Alligators look slow, but they move much quicker than you think.
They are not here for photo ops so remember that they are wild animals. Looking for a place to stay in Tampa or Miami? We recommend using Booking. They also have a couple viewing area rest stops on interstate 75 alongside the canals where you can safely view the wildlife. Thank you for this. I found this very helpful. Back in the 70s, SR was one lane in each direction, and the edges crumbling into the swamp.
No fences, no cell phones, no one came out there if you broke down. Cops would sweep once in the morning, once at night. I will make that trip. It loops around and parallels My apologies to whomever — if anyone — lives at It just happened to be where I clicked on the map. If you have problems finding it let me know. Loop Road is great and I can hardly wait to get back out there and hike some of the trails off it.
Want to see Roseate spoonbills? Come on over the the Tampa Bay area. I see them in St. Pete all of the time. Hey Jim! I will be in South Florida next week Is this a good time of year to take a trek down loop road to see some alligators!? Thanks from a northern neighbor. When the weather get hot they go into the water to cool themselves. This is the iffy month since the weather has already turned hot in South Florida but the water may not have warmed yet. They are extremely fast and 20 feet from a dead stop in seconds.
Have fun! Hi Jim, really enjoyed your article. Is Loop Road near Monroe Station? We were there many years ago when the restaurant was open, such a cool place. We went into a bush camp not far from there. There were a few gators that day in a quarry. We enjoyed that experience immensely.. Our friend and guide took us into a bush camp well hidden under the moss covered trees. I was kind of worried about snakes but we didnt see any. A trip to Florida is the best when you have someone who knows the area that can show you its hidden treasures..
Monroe Station is at the intersection of Loop Road and I I just looked it up and, unfortunately, found that Monroe Station burned down last year. What a loss! Do you think we can get across the loop road then? Any suggestions are welcomed!
Hi Kathie, You can get across Loop Road anytime of year, although its difficult in the rainy season the summer months. You should be fine. You wll have to drive on 75 to get there though.
Hope this helps. Jim Thank you for posting this information about loop rd we just moved to south Florida earlier this year and had family in town for the holidays and wanted to see some gators and thanks to your post we were able to do just that today!!!
We saw 26 different gators on the loop ride and saw another 24 near mile marker 67 on highway 41 going west from the loop road. Thank you again. Glad I was of help. We went down alligator alley years ago and did see many alligators laying about the water beside the road. We also saw different birds all sitting in the moss covered branches or on the ground or on the waterline.
Egrets, spoonbills, heron and vultures. It was very incredible. I love photography and got some great photos. We usually went in February or March. Would not recommend coming or going at night. It began to rain on the way back and was dark and that part of the trip was not fun. Also saw a sign warning of black panthers if you were to break down to stay in your vehicle. During the day, with caution and respect for the wildlife and luck on your side you may be able to see all we saw.
It was great. Thanks , this is great , we will be visiting from Australia next year and would love to do this drive. Shark Valley, the northern entrance to Everglades national park, is on the Tamiami Trail.
The visitor centre offers exhibits and programmes and a mile loop road leads to a t observation tower. The loop itself is a leisurely two-hour bike ride, best in early morning when deer are grazing in the marsh and otters are playing in the water.
Thanks for this info. It was an experience we will never forget and we keep talking about to others. It is really nice to go to places where you can interact with animals but also have a friendly and knowledgable staff. Welcome to Alligator Alley. Hands On Experiences. Feed them. Hold them. Have lunch with them.
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