Boondocking at Monument Lake Campground gave us a chance to explore Big Cypress. We attempted a back-country bike ride but we should’ve had the Swamp Buggies that the Park Ranger referred to.
It pays to stop at the Visitor Centres along the way and this one was no exception. We not only learned about trail options, we observed alligators (again) but this time eating and also in abundance were may more birds and all just outside the Visitor Centre itself. The pink Roseate Spoonbill was right at the vending machines!