Unforgettable Everglades Adventures with Ride the Wind
Discover the Magic of the Everglades Have you ever dreamed of gliding across glassy waters, wind in your hair, and nature unfolding all around you? The Everglades—one of the world’s most unique ecosystems and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site—offers exactly that. At Ride the Wind, we specialize in private airboat tours that take you […]
What to Know Before You Book an Everglades Airboat Tour
Exploring the Everglades is a bucket-list experience for many visitors to South Florida. Known for its unique ecosystem, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes, this region offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable adventure. However, before you book an airboat tour, there are a few essential things to consider to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and educational […]
How to Combine Airboat Rides with Other Activities at The Everglades Fort Lauderdale
The Everglades National Park offers a diversity of activities and you can’t do all of them in one day. At Ride The Wind, we want to share some activities that you can combine with one of the most thrilling ones, Everglades airboat rides. Hiking Trails: Take advantage of hiking trails that meander through different habitats […]
Types of Birds you Can Encounter at the Everglades
The Everglades is home to a rich variety of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The Everglades are known for its wildlife, and the birds are not an exception. In the 1800s, the well-known naturalist and artist, John James Audubon, wrote during a visit to south Florida: “We observed great […]
Why Take Your Kids on an Everglades Private Airboat Tour at Fort Lauderdale?
As adults we all agree that safety for our kids is first. Many parents wonder if an airboat ride at the Everglades is appropriate for their little ones. At Ride The Wind Private Airboat Tour we have good news for you: an airboat Everglades tour is not only safe but an exciting activity for […]
Dry Season in the Everglades at Fort Lauderdale, the best time to visit us!
Are you wondering when is the best time to visit The Everglades in Fort Lauderdale? If you’re not sure when then you’re on the right page. At Ride The Wind Private Airboat Rides and Tours we want you to know why the dry season is the perfect time to come to the Everglades. Reasons for […]
What Do Alligators Eat in the Everglades?
The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), colloquially referred to as a gator, is a sizable crocodilian reptile native to the Southeastern United States. It stands as one of the two living species in the Alligator genus, surpassing the Chinese alligator in size. According to Wikipedia, adult male American alligators typically measure between 11.2 to 15.1 feet […]
How to Choose the Best Everglades Airboat Tour Guide
Choosing the best airboat tour at the Everglades can be an exciting and important decision to make to ensure you have a memorable, enjoyable and safe experience. If it’s your first time at the Everglades you might be wondering how I can find a reliable company for my airboat tour. At Ride the Wind, we […]
Explore the Majestic Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, florida: Unforgettable Airboat Rides and Tours
Looking for an airboat adventure, but you’re wondering what an airboat is? Airboats are also known as a planeboats, swamp boats, bayou boats, or fanboats. They are a flat-bottomed watercraft propelled by an aircraft-type propeller and powered by an engine. Airboats have become very popular in tourism and they are commonly used for fishing, bowfishing […]
Why are the everglades so popular?
The Everglades is a well known place even for people that haven’t been there. Let’s start by learning what The Everglades are. It’s a river that is regularly moving, that’s why it is great for an airboat tour. It has 1.5 million acres of sprawling wetland and consists of eight different habitats. The Everglades ecosystem […]
