Chokoloskee

Welcome to Chokoloskee, an isolated, deeply authentic outpost situated at the rugged western edge of the Florida Everglades. As you arrive via the causeway from Everglades City, take a moment to survey the architectural landscape…

Walk down toward the water's edge and observe the small john boats and skiffs bobbing in the current. Chokoloskee is, at its heart, a world-class fishing destination. …

As you wander through the interior of the island, you will encounter the lodging options that cater to the angling community. Places like the Chokoloskee Island Resort offer a highly pragmatic, 'old Florida' aesthetic. …

While exploring the broader Chokoloskee and Everglades City area, a visit to the historic Rod and Gun Lodge is mandatory. Approaching the lodge, especially late in the day as the sun's last rays filter through the screens of its…

Look out over the open water to the southeast. Chokoloskee is the northern terminus for one of the most famous and challenging navigational routes in the United States: the Wilderness Waterway. …

As we walk the grounds, consider the very earth beneath your feet. The slightly elevated ridges of Chokoloskee Island are not entirely natural geological formations. …

To truly understand Chokoloskee, you must respect the elemental forces that shape it. The island exists at the mercy of the weather. …

As the day draws to a close, find a spot looking out over the water to witness a Chokoloskee sunset. The sky over the Gulf of Mexico ignites with brilliant streaks of violet, orange, and crimson, reflecting off the glass-like…