The Gulf of Mexico’s favorable conditions allow residents and visitors of southwest Florida to enjoy outdoor activities all year round. The calm seas and warm weather are perfect for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and snorkeling, just to name a few activities. Airboat rides through Florida’s Everglades, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, are a popular attraction. This experience allows observers to see the indigenous plant and wildlife that make the Everglades world famous.