[3] The 99-mile-long (159 km) Wilderness Waterway begins at Everglades City and ends at Flamingo at the southern tip of the Florida peninsula.

[9] Some of the Ten Thousand Islands are suitable for overnight visits, as dictated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Since this is a wilderness area where wind, weather and lack of fresh water can become threatening, the Wildlife Service recommends only seasoned canoeists and sea kayakers attempt the trip.

The pristine nature and low south latitude makes the area among the best and unique spots for stargazing and Milky Way astrophotography.

[11] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.