There were three Nike missile batteries here in South Florida as the central first line defenses during the Cuban Missile crisis. One of those batteries was on land that is now part of the Everglades national Park. We went on a guided tour and it was fantastic. I don’t think I actually remember much from that time but more from history class. Our tour guide, Leon is a retired Coast Guard officer with a real feel for the hearts and minds of fellow service men, an avid historian and a man with a flare for story telling. He gave just the right amount of background and context and lots of tidbits from first hand accounts. It gave us a feel for what it might have been like for the guys stationed here during that time. It is certainly one the best Park run history talks I have been to. Don’t miss it if you are out here.