Gator Tales

Gator Tales — The Everglades Journal

Things to do, wildlife guides, trip planning and insider tips from a family of native South Florida airboat captains. Everything you need to plan the perfect Everglades adventure.

Everglades Guide

Everglades Photography Tips: Best Shots on an Airboat Tour

The complete guide to Everglades photography tips — camera settings, timing, gear, wildlife technique, composition and phone shooting, so you come home with keepers from your airboat tour.

Fun Things to Do in Pembroke Pines This Weekend

A local's complete guide to the best things to do in Pembroke Pines this weekend — parks, dining, family fun, and the number-one must-do minutes away: an Everglades airboat tour.

Best Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Ideas in Fort Lauderdale

The complete guide to the best bachelor party ideas in Fort Lauderdale — from an Everglades airboat blowout to nightlife, boats, beaches and a full weekend itinerary.

Everglades Wildlife Guide: Animals You'll See on an Airboat Tour

The complete field guide to Everglades wildlife — the alligators, birds, reptiles, mammals and fish you'll spot on an airboat tour, from a native South Florida crew.

Accessible Everglades Tours: Airboat Rides for All Abilities

A complete, practical guide to accessible Everglades tours — wheelchair-friendly boarding, what to expect, facilities, service animals, and how Aces makes the River of Grass a must-do for every guest.

8 Popular South Florida Attractions You Can't Miss

A local's complete guide to the most popular South Florida attractions — from the Everglades to the beaches, Miami's neighborhoods and beyond — with the number-one must-do at the top.

Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale: Top Things to Do

The complete guide to spring break in Fort Lauderdale — beaches, nightlife, boats, and the number-one must-do adventure just west of town: an Everglades airboat tour.

Duck Hunting in the Everglades: Season, Rules & Guide

The complete guide to Everglades duck hunting — season dates, regulations, licenses, the birds you'll see, gear, ethics, and why an airboat is the only way to reach the best marsh.

Best Everglades Fishing Spots & Species Guide

A native South Florida guide to the best Everglades fishing spots, the species you'll actually catch, seasons, techniques, and the fastest way into the backcountry — by airboat.

A Weekend in Fort Lauderdale: 48-Hour Itinerary

Planning a weekend in Fort Lauderdale? Here's a perfect 48-hour itinerary of must-do experiences, built around the #1 thing to do: an Everglades airboat tour.

12 Best Outdoor Activities in Broward County

Looking for outdoor activities in Broward County? Here are the top 12 must-do adventures — starting with the #1 outdoor experience, an Everglades airboat tour.

What to Wear & Bring on an Everglades Airboat Tour

Wondering what to wear on an Everglades airboat tour? Here's the native South Florida crew's complete packing list for a comfortable, must-do ride.

Is an Everglades Airboat Tour Worth It? Honest 2026 Guide

Is an Everglades airboat tour worth it? An honest 2026 answer from a native South Florida crew — what you get, what it costs and why it's the #1 must-do.

Top 3 Everglades Airboat Experiences for Adrenaline Junkies

Craving speed? A fast Everglades airboat tour is the ultimate adrenaline must-do — here are the top 3 high-octane rides our native crew swears by.

Everglades Day Trip From West Palm Beach

An Everglades day trip from West Palm Beach is easier than you think. Here's the full itinerary, drive times and the must-do airboat tour to build it around.

Everglades Day Trip From Boca Raton: Full Itinerary

Planning an Everglades day trip from Boca Raton? Here's a full itinerary with drive times, the #1 must-do airboat tour and how to make it a perfect day.

10 Fun Things to Do With Kids in the Everglades

Looking for fun things to do with kids in the Everglades? Here are the top 10 must-do adventures the whole family will love, from a native South Florida crew.

Top 10 Things to Do in the Everglades in 2026

From airboat rides to gator spotting and sunset paddles — the must-do experiences in America's River of Grass, ranked by a native South Florida crew.

The Ultimate Everglades Family Vacation Guide

Planning an Everglades family vacation? Here's the native South Florida crew's playbook for the must-do stops, kid-friendly tours and everything you need to know.

Night Airboat Tours: What You'll See After Dark

A night airboat tour is one of the most unforgettable must-do experiences in the Everglades — here's exactly what comes alive once the sun goes down.

5 Must-See Birds on an Everglades Bird-Watching Tour

The 5 must-see Everglades birds to see on a bird-watching airboat tour — how to spot them, when they show, and why the marsh is one of America's great birding destinations.

Sunset vs. Sunrise Airboat Tours: Which Is Better?

Sunset vs. sunrise airboat tour — an honest, in-depth local comparison of wildlife, light, temperature and crowds to help you pick the perfect Everglades ride.

Everglades Airboat Tour: What to Expect on Your First Ride

Everglades airboat tour, what to expect on your first ride — from the safety briefing and the noise to the wildlife, the speed, what to wear, and how to prepare.

Where to See Alligators in South Florida (Guaranteed Sightings)

Exactly where to see alligators in South Florida in the wild — the best spots, the safest way to get close, seasonal tips, and why an airboat tour is the surest bet.

7 Best Things to Do in Parkland, FL

A local's in-depth guide to the best things to do in Parkland, FL — parks, trails, equestrian charm, family outings, and the wild Everglades airboat tour right next door.

Best Time of Year to Visit the Everglades (Month-by-Month)

The best time to visit the Everglades, broken down month by month — weather, wildlife, mosquitoes and crowds, from a native South Florida crew that rides this marsh year-round.

How Far Are the Everglades From Miami? Fastest Routes

How far the Everglades are from Miami, the fastest routes out of the city, honest drive times by neighborhood, and where to catch the closest airboat tour.

How Far Are the Everglades From Fort Lauderdale?

Exactly how far the Everglades are from Fort Lauderdale, the fastest routes, drive times by neighborhood, and everything you need to plan the trip and launch your airboat tour.

Top 5 Things to Do in Miami Beyond the Beach

The best things to do in Miami that have nothing to do with sunbathing — a deep local guide to art, food, culture and the wild Everglades day trip most visitors never plan.

15 Fun Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale on Vacation

A local's honest, in-depth list of things to do in Fort Lauderdale — from the beach and the New River to the one must-do most tourists miss: an Everglades airboat tour.

Stop Reading, Start Riding

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Captain Billy, owner of Aces Airboat Tours

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