🐊🚀 Everglades National Park: Missiles, Alligators, Crocodiles, Oh My! | 51 Parks with the Newstates

[@NewstateNomads]

Our first trip to Everglades NP: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZzCpoZth8x_apI

[@wayneC7]

Kate got nice teeth 😅

[@horizon42q]

We were in the Keys two weeks ago.

[@NewstateNomads]

@@horizon42q one of our favorites! Just got back from Key West ourselves!

[@juliepetruzzi8563]

Park rangers are my heroes! Thanks for highlighting their skills!

[@NewstateNomads]

Julie, we couldn't agree more! Have a feeling this won't be the only time a ranger makes an appearance in an episode this year... 😉👍 -Howard

[@michaelkaye569]

Wanted to thank you for helping us create our bucket list of which Nat'l Parks we want to see when we start RVing (hopefully next year)... The park ranger doing the tour for the missile base really needs to be recognized by the park services if he hasn't been. He did IMO a fantastic job with the tour - he had a great presentation of the information.

[@Blessed2RV]

Wow!!! That was a fantastic video!! 👏👏👏 I love that y'all are showcasing the educational opportunities in the park as well as areas that not too many people know about. Missile base in the Everglades?!? So cool! That ranger was really great. Can't wait to see the rest of the series!😄

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Lupe! It was great seeing you both at Tampa, and hope we can cross paths again later this year! ♥️♥️

[@laurieyoung7671]

Your videos are so good... very interesting and professional quality...ad of today I’m a big fan of you two amazing people... this is your calling and I’m enjoying the national parks beginning at the starting line!

[@NewstateNomads]

Wow, Laurie, thanks so much! It means a lot to get compliments like that. Starting from park one, can't wait to hear as you continue on the journey through the parks with us! 👍 - Howard

[@pglen6042]

Fascinating video. I remember well the Cuban Missile Crisis. I was a teacher and we had drills to drop and get under your desk when the school alarm went off. Looking forward to this series.

[@NewstateNomads]

That's such an interesting perspective to share about living (and working) during that time! We're so glad you're along for the journey this year and thanks as always for watching! 👍 -Howard

[@johneason6540]

Fascinating story with the base. I was alive during the 1962 missle crisis. So this is amazing to me.

[@NewstateNomads]

Can only imagine what it must have been like living through that moment in history. We love sharing these types of experiences in our travels. Who knew there was a missile base inside of a National Park?! -Howard

[@louheindel8673]

Love you guys!! So so happy I got to see your new rig!!! I’ll be with you every mile 😮😮. Drive safe. Hugs to 🐶

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Lou! Hopefully we can all meetup later this year again! ♥️

[@christineciocco4507]

Wow, that was fascinating about the Nike missile. Who knew! We need to go back to that part of the park. We went to the other entrance of the Everglades NP. Really enjoyed all the tips about the different tours. Look forward to this series.

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Christine! Love hearing when we inspire and share aspects of a place you've already visited! Definitely check out the various parts of Everglades NP, so much to see and do! 👍 -Howard

[@lindsayslivealittle]

What a great way to start your 51 in 52! Our family wishes you nothing but the best in your journey and we can’t wait to follow along! Poppy would love the gators and crocs!

[@the3ns1]

I am so excited to see you visit 51 national parks this year! I love your channel and I really enjoy your videos.

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Lisa! Lots of adventures to share this year, and we're glad you're along for the journey! 👍 -Howard

[@kimproffer9456]

I love shark valley. I live about an hr north in Deerfield Beach and love going there to bike. ❤❤

[@NewstateNomads]

GREAT place to bike, just watch out for the gators! 🤣🐊 Glad you're along for the journey, Kim! 👍 -Howard

[@mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866]

50 more parks?? 😮 I’m gonna need to buy s’more popcorn 🍿 Great video guys, can’t wait to see the rest of you adventures over the next year! As always, stay safe out there…..

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Mike! It's our own decision to challenge ourselves like that, but the reward is hopefully lots of incredible adventures to share this year! Get that popcorn ready! 🍿👍 -Howard

[@b1mfua33]

Another wonderful video. The Sandhills Crane was beautiful. Watch out for Alligators 🐊. Love them.Loved the tour guides,fun personalities 😊. Thank you for this. Stay safe ❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks so much, and glad you're along for the journey! ♥️

[@carolynknisely2383]

That was so interesting. Thank you so much!!!

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Carolyn! ♥️

[@ronmucci3331]

Thanks for a great video...I also watched your 1st video on the Winnebago Factory Tour....very informative. I wish the NPF had a Truma Tankless Hot Water System........

[@ChrisRoxDuhh]

8:00 i could not bring myself to continue on that trail 😂

[@11Bretired]

This was awesome. Thank you!

[@karppadiem7014]

Did you have to sign a waiver? LOL. That gator on the trail looked awful close. 😲 Thanks for the thorough review. Looks like a wonderful and unique park. 💞 -Troy & Aimee

[@NewstateNomads]

Lol, oh that gator was SOOO close. Did you see the people biking later at Shark Valley? I don't know if I could pass that close to a gator, even on a bike! 😮🤣 -Howard

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

We've been hanging in the SC / GA area for a bit and saw some incredible alligators in the Okefenokee Swamp - so cool! But YIKES on that path with them 5' away? And to have alligators and crocs - ugh. Awesome video - have no idea how you are going to squeeze in 50 more parks (because I'm old), but I look forward to every single video - what an incredible and fabulous adventure!

[@NewstateNomads]

Sounds like y'all had a lot of fun in the swamp! Agreed, I'd rather keep the gators at a further distance but sometimes it's unavoidable. 🤣 Glad you're along for the journey this year to all the parks! 👍 -Howard

[@jstaff1152]

Thanks so much for another great video. It's a little different watching one of your videos from the location featured. Tomorrow, we are scheduled to do the tram ride at Shark Valley. Today, we hiked out to Shark Bite trail at Flamingo. Fortunately, we had weather consistently in the 80s. You're right, Everglades is a different National Park. You have to get out and explore it up close and personal.

[@NewstateNomads]

Love hearing that, how was your visit?! Everglades NP is not alone in this aspect and we would encourage anyone to visit the less explored parts of our amazing National Parks! Talk to a ranger, attend a tour or presentation, ask for advice from the visitors center. There's always more to explore! 👍 -Howard

[@ronmucci3331]

Great Video! Thanks..I'll be watching every week.....

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks Ron!! 👍☺️

[@rvcruising]

Cool! Those rangers were all excellent!

[@NewstateNomads]

Yes they were! I wonder if there are feedback cards or ways to recognize great work by rangers and interpreters? Going to look into that, particularly for this year's adventures! 👍 -Howard

[@rvcruising]

@@NewstateNomads there definitely should be if there aren’t! We have been to some really excellent ranger talks, would have definitely liked to let them know how great it was!

[@zach_foss]

@@NewstateNomads I don’t know if you got your answer yet, but there are comment forms. Usually visitor centers and entrance stations have them and you can fill them out at the park, or mail them in later. Comments forms are taken extremely seriously. Usually they go straight to supervisors. At Everglades our superintendent read all of them at their bi-weekly meeting.

[@dawnie3029]

What a great video. We’re headed to Everglades NP next month. This was perfect timing.

[@NewstateNomads]

Dawnie, that's great to hear! Hope you'll continue on the journey with us as we explore 50 more parks this year! 👍 -Howard

[@shestudios]

This was so informative. Your creating such a historical archive. Traveling mercies to you both.

[@shannonalward217]

So glad to see you guys back!!! 🎉 I’ve always wanted to go to Everglades National Park. But you guys were so close to those alligators!! I think my palms were sweating for you! 😂

[@NewstateNomads]

Haha, that wasn't acting, Shannon! They were everywhere, and it blew our minds seeing people biking even closer to them later up in Shark Valley! 😮 -Howard

[@markreynolds9570]

You were able to secure np video permit? What's the cost for that? Does it apply to all np's? Great adventure.

[@NewstateNomads]

Mark, thanks so much and great question! We are securing permits at all 51 NPs along our route this year. The cost and process varies by park, so you have to check each park website. Several have actually indicated after we applied that no permit would be needed for our filming activity, but the application serves as a notification system for the park staff to know what are where you plan to film at the park. Lots of planning and preparation for a tour of this magnitude! 👍 -Howard

[@markreynolds9570]

@@NewstateNomads Thats great. Thanks for the info.

[@SilatShooter]

WOW! Great Video! I live in Miami and learned a lot. Haven't been to Everglades National Park in years. You have motivated me to plan a few days there. Thank you!

[@NewstateNomads]

LOVE hearing we've inspired you to visit again! For me, I grew up going to Great Smoky NP every summer, but still with each visit I learn or discover something new! Hope you'll continue on the journey with us. 👍 -Howard

[@WanderingWagners]

Ranger: Keep 15ft away... Gator: yeah, go ahead and try haha! I'd want to run by but not sure if that would make them chase. Super cool experiences! The missiles are pretty interesting and something i wouldn't expect to see in the everglades.

[@NewstateNomads]

Haha, you should watch the video from our previous Everglades trip. We get the low down on alligator speeds and chasing you... 🤔🤣

[@WanderingWagners]

@@NewstateNomads we'll definitely check that out!

[@moore_2_explore]

Such a fantastic video guys!! Really interesting stuff and we loved that soldier's poem.

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, and we love sharing experiences like the poem with all of you. It is one thing to visit an area, but to also hear the words of those who lived and worked there brings so much context! So glad you're along for the journey. 👍 -Howard

[@Rejoicewithsinging]

Great informative video~ Thanks! I pray the 3 puppies were just fine in the Rv while ya’s toured around the Everglades 🙏😊👍

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Amy! Yep, we feel confident leaving them knowing it's pretty hard for gators to get inside a big Class A... 👍🤣

[@Rejoicewithsinging]

@@NewstateNomads haha! That made me laugh out loud! When I was watching Rv unplugged last night I thought I heard a dog bark when they were running around trying to get ya all up early in the am and knocking on doors! I pitied your dogs yet I know that’s in the past now and yous have moved on but I know that had to be hard on you both and all 3 dogs BUT ya’s all survived!!

[@uncagedtravels6391]

I look forward to following you from park to park. Thank you for all the excellent recommendations.

[@danimartin818]

Great video! Can't wait for the rest of the series!

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Dani, we're just getting started! 👍🚐💨 -Howard

[@sandrap3047]

Have only driven through the Everglades. Will defintely have to visit it! So excited for this series! Great idea!

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Sandra! Hopefully lots of ideas for your future travels, too! 👍 -Howard

[@adriannurse1502]

Great video guys. Now I want to go there.

[@daviscrt]

Great informational video. Looking forward to seeing your next episode. Thanks Don

[@NewstateNomads]

Don, thanks so much! We're glad you're along for the journey. 👍 -Howard

[@scooterw3936]

Great video to kick off the series! We’re heading to the Everglades in a few weeks. Thanks for the info.

[@keepthewheelsrolling]

Have been to Shark Valley many times. Great place to ride your bike! Saw many people walk way too close to the alligators to get a “great” photo. Hope you visited Clyde Butchers studio along the highway there.

[@NewstateNomads]

Clyde Butcher is definitely worth a visit when in the area! The beautiful artistry from his and Niki's cameras are a must to experience in person. We didn't film our visit, but it is a definite highlight of past trips to Everglades/Big Cypress. 👍 -Howard

[@pammartin3554]

Love the new motor home 😉 great video very informative

[@NewstateNomads]

Pam, thanks so much and glad you enjoyed our first of 51 National Parks this year! 👍 -Howard

[@jamesclick8223]

Good first show. I'm a history guy but did not know about the missiles.

[@NewstateNomads]

James, neither did we! Even with prior visits it proves there is always more to discover in our National Parks. 👍 -Howard

[@kevinstrahle9687]

Hi guys awesome video and I am excited to watch your journey. I am trying to see as many national parks as I can. I would love to get to the everglades one day it's a long haul as I am out in California. So are those damn pythons out there yet. Great video glad I found you guys

[@ThoseWhoGlampTogether]

Give us another reason to go back now! Beautiful place!

[@NewstateNomads]

Love hearing that, and we agree! Every visit to a NP we learn or experience something new. 👍 -Howard

[@BigTymer0007]

You guys are really doing it!

[@NewstateNomads]

Haha, thanks y'all! Ask us again periodically this year if it was a good idea. 🤔🤣 -Howard

[@johndrenning5453]

We did the Shark Valley tram tour in December and really enjoyed the trip. In March we are headed to Flamingo for three days of camping there. Where did you meet the guide for the tour of the missile site? What time do the daily tours of the site run? Or can you drive out to the site on your own?

[@NewstateNomads]

John, March is a great time of year to visit Everglades! Check the park's event calendar and they will list the times/dates for the tour. It's free, too! The meeting spot is roadside at the Daniel Beard Research Center when they have the tours. 👍 -Howard

[@CashMopar]

Did you guys get to meet eecc travels at the Florida rv show? Love this series!

[@NewstateNomads]

Funny story, +EECCTravels was camped DIRECTLY across from us in "vendor camping" and we never crossed paths! Maybe someday! -Howard

[@ronmucci3331]

Also, show some videos of driving the NPF Class A....that would be great...also approximate mileage.....

[@NewstateNomads]

We have a plan for a "packing up and driving" video soon when we head West! 🙌

[@horizon42q]

Come up to the panhandle. We’re here now! It’s beautiful

[@dsanford12]

Pretty amazing place , Thank you

[@andremathews1823]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!!!!

[@NewstateNomads]

Andre, thanks so much! ♥️♥️

[@missdizziest]

Fandabby dosy video, really looking forward to seeing these park videos! One question if I may. I am a biting bug buffet, (mossies, no see ums, deer flies) if it's got teeth it will come and feast even with long clothing. 🙄😔. What's a good US bug spray?

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, and that's a great question! I'd look at a combo of spray for your clothing AND a bug repellent for your skin. That combo has worked well for us and others. You're looking for Permethrin for your clothing. For convenience, this company sells combo packs, has good reviews, but we haven't tried them before so can't speak to them personally. -Howard rangerready.com

[@iamfaithfullyhis]

Beautiful! 🌊

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks you two! ♥️♥️

[@carolinaoutdooradventures]

Great video! If your travels bring you to South Carolina to visit Congaree National Park give us a call! We'll take you out on Cedar Creek kayaking

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks so much! 🥰 We will be there in the Fall, that would be amazing. 🙌

[@Thomas-bl6vf]

There is a national park near Key West Florida

[@NewstateNomads]

There is, Thomas! Dry Tortugas! We just returned from there. Have you visited? -Howard

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Remember y’all run in a zig zag pattern. The gators 🐊 can’t run like that 😂 Love the NIKE missile history. Being close to Wash DC we had 2 missile sites in my area, a run way and communication tower and buildings from the Cold War. Great video 👍🏼

[@NewstateNomads]

Haha, oh we will never forget that! There's so much history around DC, and it's an area we really need to explore more. Katelyn is from King George County, VA, but we still have a lot more to see around DC! 👍 -Howard

[@Thesaltymedic36]

@@NewstateNomads well she knows where LaPlata is because it’s right over the bridge from KG. We got a new 4 lane bridge now from KG to Md. it’s super nice 👍🏼

[@gregpriddy8595]

Awesome! G

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Greg! 👍 -Howard

[@pixelsimage]

Really enjoyed your video. I am hoping you can do a separate video on your process to get a filming permit for this location. Loved the content but a video of our experience is not something we can easily share anymore without following the rules imposed by the National Parks. 😞

[@1MillionMileRoadTrip]

Great video, Too bad about the permit required for filming at all National Parks they are now enforcing.

[@NewstateNomads]

It's true the rules around filming in the NP have changed, but it's worth pointing out that several parks after we applied sent back a "based on your planned activities, no permit is necessary" and we weren't charged. We're actively planning, sending or receiving about a dozen permits as we speak, and it does get easier the more that you complete. Very few are willing to punish themselves by trying to do all of them in a single year, of course. 🤣

[@airstreamer]

@@NewstateNomads did you need to pay the filing fees? The $90-$300 filing fees are pretty restrictive for smaller content creators.

[@NewstateNomads]

@@airstreamer Everglades reviewed our application and responded that our activity did not require a permit (therefore no fee required either) and to "enjoy the park!" They still made the rangers aware of where and when we were filming, which was actually very helpful. It's certainly a park by park basis. My recommendation would be to reach out and apply with as much detail as early as possible. Most we've applied for thus far do not even ask for payment until they have had a chance to review your request. Hope that helps give a little insight into the process! -Katelyn

[@airstreamer]

@@NewstateNomads thanks! That’s really helpful. I appreciate the insight!

[@katrreenna5430]

I love that you partnered with the National Parks this year (I'm assuming this based on the Winnebago special edition and the fact that you are able to film in the parks). And, I admire the people who dedicate their careers to being national park rangers. But, to be honest this video was a little too much park ranger presentations and not enough Katelyn and Howard adventures. I still love you guys, I'm just hoping future videos are more balanced.

[@NewstateNomads]

Katrina, thanks and that is great feedback! We were astounded with the ranger tours and presentations, but agree there should always be balance. The challenge is how do you leave out stories of the Nike Missiles or film even more at the parks to balance it out when on a pretty tight schedule to reach all the parks this year? We will try our best though, moving forward. 👍 -Howard

[@davidwheeler7503]

You have to question why we, as U.S. citizens, allow for this no filming in National Parks rule to stand. We, U.S. citizens, pay every dime that fund these parks. Maybe it's time for us citizens to start charging all the National Park employees for allowing them to make money for working at them. It's time to stand up to our out of control taxing government and take our country away from their control. Time to Stand up people!!

[@jimm22n]

Hey Howard and Katelyn. I sent you pm if you can look.

[@doxielowrider694]

Hope you guys are not monotized, its now Illegal to video National parks if you are Monotized. I dont agree with it at at all but for now thats the law being enforced sadly.

[@NewstateNomads]

We are monetized, and while the rules changed, it is still legal to film in the National Parks. There's a lot of confusion about the new rules, but we have had no problems getting a permit for the first batch of parks on our tour. 👍 -Howard

[@frankm3560]

Being monotized is irrelevant since KZbin’s terms of service states they can monotize your content at any time for any reason instantly making any KZbinr monotized at any unknown point. Therefore no KZbinr ever can film in a national park since the appeal upheld the reversal of Price vs Barr on April 16, 2022. Since these people state they got the necessary permits, this is also not an illegal video. Permits are a pain, but they are a way to stay legal and keep posting.

[@shestudios]

This for the NPF and Winnebago. A whole different league. No problems at all.

[@livesofthefreemasons]

So this is no longer a travel vlog and just a NPS commercial?

[@NewstateNomads]

Brandon, we're beyond proud to share our perspective and the stories of the people we meet in every episode, but certainly wouldn't call these commercials. The National Parks belong to all of us, and I hope we inspire others to visit and dig deeper into the places they explore! Thanks for watching. -Howard