# Grassrivers in Real Life: Everglades National Park, Florida

Grassrivers in GTA VI is the game's take on the Everglades. Rockstar's official description of gators, mangroves and a primordial wetland maps directly onto the real river of grass west of Miami, down to the airboat scenes in the trailers.

## Comparison

| Aspect | In GTA VI | In real life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ecosystem | Primordial wetland expanse with mangroves per Rockstar | The Everglades: a slow river of grass covering South Florida |
| Wildlife | Gators as the most famous attraction | American alligators plus deadlier rarities like invasive pythons |
| Activities | Airboat rides shown in official material | Authorized airboat operators along US-41, tram and bike loop at Shark Valley |

## How to get there

From Miami (MIA), drive west on US-41 (Tamiami Trail) about 45 minutes to the Shark Valley entrance of Everglades National Park; airboat operators line the highway.

## Best time to visit

December to April is the dry season: wildlife concentrates at water holes, mosquitoes ease off, and airboat visibility is best.

## FAQ

### Is Grassrivers based on the Everglades?

Rockstar's description of an untamable primordial wetland where gators are the famous attraction but deadlier predators lurk is a precise portrait of the Everglades, and even the name translates its nickname: the river of grass.

### How do I do an airboat ride like in the trailer?

Book any operator along the Tamiami Trail west of Miami or ride the tram and trails at Shark Valley inside the national park. Morning tours see the most wildlife; bring sun cover, as the marsh has no shade.

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Source: https://palmneon.com/locations/everglades/