Everglades City Nature Trail

The 10,000 Islands are predominately made up of the same red mangrove trees that surround the restaurant. They are often called the "walking trees" because of their roots, which arch above the ground like crouched legs. Come see for yourself the "walking trees" on our nature trail. The trail allows you to see the mangroves firsthand.

The mangrove is a natural land builder. Long, pointed cigar-like seeds sprout on the parent tree, drop off and float until they lodge on dry shallow land. There, a tree grows, begins to drop its leaves which are trapped along with seaweed and organic debris in the prop-like roots. This tree spouts seeds, some of which lodge nearby and, thus, an island or "key" is born.

Within these keys and islands the freshwater flows over saltwater. Where the two meet is the great food-producing area of the Everglades - a nursery for shrimp, oysters and countless other forms of life such as manatees, dolphins and an occasional alligator. Come view these mangroves up close along our picturesque Nature Trail and then come get something to eat at our amazing seafood restaurant