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Protecting the Everglades is Vital
October 30, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
Conserving and protecting the Florida Everglades and its wildlife is a top priority for the Seminole Tribe. It’s been said that “the land and Seminoles are one, and if the land perishes, then so do the Seminoles.” With countless species of animals, many endangered or…
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Two Halloween Events in Full Swing at Billie Swamp Safari
October 25, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
Billie Swamp Safari still has two terrific Halloween events going on through October 31st, but they will be gone before you know it. Make plans now to join us on Seminole Big Cypress Reservation and Billie Swamp Safari to join in the fun. If being…
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Top Tips for Enjoying Florida Everglades Wildlife
October 18, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
When visitors come to the Florida Everglades they are sure to see all kinds of local wildlife. From butterflies to alligators, our guests should expect to encounter a few of the famous local wildlife that everyone has seen on the National Geographic channel It’s all…
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Seminoles and the South Florida Ecosystem
October 3, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
The Florida Everglades has existed for thousands of years – not only as home to thousands of animals and other natural plants, but also to the main water supply for eight-million people in south Florida. Over the last century, the Everglades landscape has changed dramatically.…
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Top 3 Reasons to Visit the Everglades in the Fall
October 2, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
South Florida is known for abundant sunshine all year long. While our winter season is very popular with retirees and vacationers from the north, it is also very crowded. Fall happens to be a wonderful season to visit the Big Cypress Reservation and the Florida…
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Seminole Tribe: Then and Now
September 26, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
During the 20th Century, the United States was home to an estimated 50 million indigenous people. In the early 16th century, approximately 200,000 Natives were living in Florida specifically, a number that today has dwindled nearly tri-fold due to widespread disease, enslavement and war. The…
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Save the Planet (Too)!
September 24, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
Many exciting changes are underway at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum! In addition to our new THPO office building and our Museum re-design, we are also going green. Very green! Upgrading to Green We are doing our part to help conserve the world’s resources. We have eliminated…
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Top Ways to Experience Florida’s Everglades
September 18, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
Before the theme parks and the high-rise apartments that guard the beaches, Florida was the wild. That wild still exists today in the Florida Everglades. Quite frankly, there may be no wilderness in America greater than the Everglades. Here crocodiles, alligators and manatees still…
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Four Things to Include in Your Everglades Trip
September 11, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
Spanning over 2,200 acres of the Florida Everglades, Seminole Big Cypress Reservation is the perfect destination for your Everglades Experience. While here, visitors enjoy the untamed landscape that is the Everglades. Whether you are visiting the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum or spending an exciting day at…
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Baby Boomers Choose RV Living More Than Ever
August 31, 2018 | By Matthew Koenig
It is no secret that the world’s population of retirees has sharply increased with the Baby Boomer generation. It’s a fact, and this surge comes at a time when the economy is moving, investments are growing again, and retirees feel somewhat safe. In short, it’s a good…
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