Answers to FAQs On The Everglades River of Grass Tours
Below are many of the questions we get from our guests before heading out on an Everglades airboat ride with The River of Grass Adventures. We hope this helps, but please don't hesitate to give us a call or email us with any other questions you might have. (305) 788-2418.
Current conditions in the Everglades
December through March in the Everglades offers some of the most beautiful conditions of the year. Winter months bring lower humidity, clear skies, and comfortable daytime temperatures. While South Florida winters are mild, mornings and evenings can feel brisk—especially on the airboat. If touring earlier in the day, we recommend wearing layers and or warm clothes. The wind chill on an airboat can make temperatures feel up to 10-20° colder!
Construction work along US Highway 41, also known as the Tamiami Trail is ongoing to raise
the road for Everglades Restoration. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should
watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
CONDITIONS IN THE DRY SEASON
November through April is the Dry Season in the Florida Everglades, temperatures are typically cooler, and water levels begin to drop. Typically rain is much less than during fall and winter, and water levels will start to drop. Mosquitos can be bad year-round in the Everglades, but not on The River Of Grass airboat tour since we travel in open grasslands and not densely wooded areas. Suppose you plan to visit the Everglades National Parks backcountry and walking trails before or after your Everglades Airboat ride with us. In that case, we do recommend bringing along repellant and proper clothing. As water levels decrease, wildlife becomes more abundant. Wading birds like egrets, herons, spoonbills, and wood storks will soon have great opportunities for fishing and feasting. Alligators will often be seen in congregations basking in the afternoon sun. Morning tours and late afternoons can be cold in the Everglades, be sure to bring along layers and a jacket (you'll likely be shedding them mid-afternoon). The flora can be spectacular during the dry season, and dragonflies of many colors are everywhere ~ *Dragonflies are some of the best predators at keeping mosquito populations low. We love the dragonflies!
CONDITIONS IN THE WET SEASON
The wet season in the Florida Everglades is May through October. Temperatures are typically hot and very humid, with a heat index over 100*F. Afternoon thunderstorms are typical but often scattered and move quickly. As water levels begin to rise from all the rain, wildlife viewing can be a bit more challenging on the airboat ride. Animals will begin to disperse, and many of our wading birds will move north. The flora, however, can be especially beautiful this time of year, and the airboat trails that were once too low to travel open up for a new adventure. Mosquitoes are bad in most areas of the Everglades during the wet season, but NOT on our airboat tour with The River of Grass. Since we travel in open sawgrass, mosquitoes are not a problem on our airboat ride. But be sure to bring bug spray along if you venture off into other areas of the Everglades. Lightweight sun-protected clothing is best during the wet season.
November through April is the Dry Season in the Florida Everglades, temperatures are typically cooler, and water levels begin to drop. Typically rain is much less than during fall and winter, and water levels will start to drop. Mosquitos can be bad year-round in the Everglades, but not on The River Of Grass airboat tour since we travel in open grasslands and not densely wooded areas. Suppose you plan to visit the Everglades National Parks backcountry and walking trails before or after your Everglades Airboat ride with us. In that case, we do recommend bringing along repellant and proper clothing. As water levels decrease, wildlife becomes more abundant. Wading birds like egrets, herons, spoonbills, and wood storks will soon have great opportunities for fishing and feasting. Alligators will often be seen in congregations basking in the afternoon sun. Morning tours and late afternoons can be cold in the Everglades, be sure to bring along layers and a jacket (you'll likely be shedding them mid-afternoon). The flora can be spectacular during the dry season, and dragonflies of many colors are everywhere ~ *Dragonflies are some of the best predators at keeping mosquito populations low. We love the dragonflies!