Well, I'm just returned from the Everglades, and I had a wonderful time. There is a long multi-part post coming, probably in the next couple days, which will include pictures and all that.
The Everglades are funny, though--they don't really photograph all that well. Compared to last spring's National Park trip to Utah, the Everglades are... wanting for monolithic rock formations, or anything else that makes a good subject for photography. Instead, I tried my hand at some sunset shots and we'll see how those turn out. I can tell you, however the photos come out, sunsets were gorgeous every single night.
This is about as late in the year as you'd really want to go to the Everglades. It's already getting pretty hot during the day and by this time next month highs will probably be brushing the 90s most days. There's an everpresent 10 knot breeze, which keeps things a little more pleasant than other parts of the state, but there's just not a lot of shade from that sun. By summertime, of course, you have the afternoon storms to deal with, but that can make life interesting for those who prefer to visit in the off season.
I'll advertise now, however, that there will be one last ranger-led Moonlight Bike Tour at the Shark Valley visitor center, next month on the 14th and again on the 15th. If you never do anything else at the Everglades, you must take this moonlight ride. More to come.
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