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Arthur R. Marshall-Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Review

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Arthur R. Marshall-Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Address: 10119 Lee Rd., off U.S. 441 between Rte. 804 and Rte. 806, Boynton Beach, FL, 33437 | Map It
Phone: 561/734-8303

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Boynton Beach

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Fodor's Review:

The most robust part of the Everglades, this 221-square-mi refuge is one of three huge water-retention areas accounting for much of the Everglades outside the national park. These areas are managed less to protect natural resources, however, than to prevent flooding to the south. Start from the visitor center, where there is a marsh trail to a 20-foot-high observation tower overlooking a pond. The boardwalk takes you through a dense cypress swamp. There's also a 5½-mi canoe trail, best for experienced canoeists since it's overgrown. Wildlife viewing is good year-round, and you can fish for bass and panfish.

Cost: $5 per vehicle, pedestrians $1
Open: Daily 6:30-6; visitor center, weekdays 9-4, weekends 9-4:30

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