I went on Garl's all day Everglades adventure on my first trip to the Florida Keys, 2 years ago. I was escaping a nightmarish winter back home in the mountains, and this adventurous, up-close encounter with the plants and animals of the Everglades was largely what sold me on moving down here. I had planned a "sealion swim" as the highlight of my trip, but the sealion experience wasn't nearly as memorable as kayaking with alligators and crocodiles, hiking through a river of mud, and watching hundreds of red-orange reflections of alligator eyes floating across the river at night like many flaming candles. Awe inspiring! Garl shares his vast knowledge of the plants and wildlife, takes you by a fruit stand for fresh local fruit and smoothies, and even times the ocean kayaking portion of the day for a sunset picnic in your kayaks on the water. If you're lucky, you might also get to see some dolphins up close. Perfect day!