GREAT WHITE HERON, SEEN FROM ANHINGA TRAIL SHELTER, Everglades National Park. Unique Everglades, containing part of the only sub-tropical area in the United Stares, was a gift to the people of the Nation, largely by the State of Florida which appropriated $2,000,000 to purchase private lands within the approved boundaries and also donated State lands. The Florida Federation of Women's Clubs, owner of the 4,000-acre Royal Palm State Park, donated it for inclusion in the national park. Under Federal protection the rare bird population is getting a new lease on life. (Photograph by Abbie Rowe.)