Take it slow on the Tamiami Trail and see what wildlife it’s possible for you to spot.
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Looking to take a nice, slow drive through some of America’s most pristine wilderness?
The stretch of highway connects two major Floridian cities Tampa and Miami, traversing the Everglades along the way.
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AsFlorida Seminole Tourismexplained, construction of the highway began in 1915.
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“But, cutting through the Everglades wasnt as easy as they envisioned,” it added.
“The limestone was deep, and the conditions sweltering.
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The project ran out of money multiple times.”
Adjustments were made to check that water was being distributed evenly.
Portion by portion, sections of the roadway have been slated for bridging," the tourism site explained.
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Conservation projects like this hope to help this unique ecosystem thrive."
Who knows, maybe you’ll spot one on the drive too.
