Looking for South Florida nature tours suitable for family with 8 year old

[Ann Dys]

Heading down to South Florida in late June for a week. We're a pretty outdoorsy family into hiking, kayaking, the whole outdoor thing, but we've never been to the Everglades. Is summer a totally horrible time to go out there? Will we be
eaten alive by mosquitoes? Will it be too hot?

And we'd like to find a reputable, top-of-the-line but reasonably
priced outfit to take us out there. Our eight yeard old son will be traveling with us. Also interested in other outdoor
adventure possibilities in the area.

Any suggestions??

[Chelle Koster Walton]

Yes it will be hot and you will be eaten alive by mosquitoes in the Glades in summer. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but there's no way to soft-pedal it. If you're still interested, I can suggest some outfitters. Many don't operate or cut operations in summer. Let me know if you're coming in from the East (Miami) or West (Naples/Fort Myers).

[Ann Dys]

Thank you both for your replies! We will be based in Miami, Chelle. And if the Everglades is too buggy or the weather isn't right, can we do hikes/kayaking/whatever around the Miami area?

Brad, your company sounds like exactly the kind of outfit we like. You have a great website, and the Florida Everglades Backwater Tour sounds like a dream to me. Again, will an 8-year-old fit in? My husband and I will look at your offerings more closely.

Thank you both fro writing back!!

[Charlette]

You'll be visiting during sea turtle nesting season.. Without knowing where you'll be home-based during your visit, east or west coast, it's hard to be more specific on recommendations. I live in Florida year around and find it naturally beautiful. June is one of my favorite months.

[OneTouchWeather.com]

You'll have to check the price, but here is an option for a three hour guided waverunner tour into the Everglades...
http://dg.onetouchweather.com/index.jsp?cid=309841&action=viewL...