Looking for a nearby place to de-stress, get rid of anxiety, envelop yourself in nature, enjoy land and water sports and “astrotourism”? It’s just under a two hour drive away and now it has a comfortable, modern new lodge! Where? The Everglades. After an overnight “staycation”  at Flamingo Lodge I saw the grandeur and beauty, and learned about and enjoyed the treasure we have in our backyard. Here’s more about the lodge and things to do in Everglades National Park.