• ENP 11.3 Everglades/Biscayne: Tips for Visitors from Biscayne Park Ranger
  02/12/2019
  In episode 11.3 Bryan talks with Park Ranger Denise Ratajczak about planning a visit to Biscayne National Park, including camping on the keys and her favorite spot for paddleboarding.
  
  Discussion includes the following:

  • Park creation (2:25)
  • Ecosystems and what makes up the park (5:35)
  • Iguanas and invasive species (10:50)
  • Fishing (14:12)
  • Swimming (17:50)
  • Camping (20:00)
  • Need for more boat service access (22:18)
  • Hikes (25:12)
  • Paddleboard Jones Lagoon (25:55)
  • Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals (27:05)
  • Windsurfing with your own equipment (27:56)
  • Diving and snorkeling (28:29)
  • Visiting in different seasons (31:03)
  • Impacts of government shutdown on Biscayne (32:54)
  • Denise’s favorite story (35:33)

  
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  CATEGORIES: Biscayne National Park, Podcasts
  

Resources

• Biscayne National Park
  
• Camping in Biscayne National Park
  
• Biscayne: Canoeing and Kayaking rental
  
• Biscayne National Park Institute Experiences
  
• Guided Paddle to Jones Lagoon
  
• Maritime Heritage Trail