The Everglades “Grassy Waters” Collection captures the timeless beauty of today’s cowboy country in an endless sea of grass & the wild that call it home
Everglades Collection
A Million Blades
At first, the Everglades seemed like nothing more than a stretch of grass and sky, blending into the horizon. But after a few drives, I finally slowed down to watch. The light moved gently across the landscape, revealing textures and colors I hadn’t noticed before. The grass swayed in the wind, each blade alive and part of a greater rhythm. In that stillness, the beauty of the Everglades unfolded like a quiet symphony.
During Florida’s rainy season, the Everglades absorbs and stores massive amounts of water, preventing floods in nearby areas. Its vast wetlands work like a sponge, soaking up excess water and releasing it gradually during drier months. This regulation ensures a steady supply of freshwater for agricultural and urban needs while protecting surrounding areas. The Everglades replenishes the Biscayne Aquifer, one of the largest sources of drinking water in the United States. This aquifer provides clean, fresh water to nearly 9 million of us in South Florida.
“The water is our lifeblood, and it flows through our land, keeping us strong and free.”
Roman’ through the Everglades is like riding’ into a wild frontier, where nature paints its own masterpiece. It is a profound encounter with a vital ecosystem, offering a glimpse into the beating heart of Florida’s natural heritage. Sunlight dancing’ through cypress trees feels like the warm embrace of a campfire after a long day’s ride. In these parts, gators lurk beneath the water’s surface and the call of birds echoes through the sawgrass prairies. It’s more than just a scenic show; it’s a vital piece of the land, filtering water we depend on and standing as a fortress against floods.
The natives that first inhabited these wetlands called them Pa-HayOkee or Grassy Waters for the endless plains entwined with water. The Florida Panther, American Crocodile and the West Indian manatee along with 350 species of birds, 300 species of fresh & saltwater fish, 40 species of mammals and 50 species of reptiles make navigating these waterways feel like the Serengeti of Florida. In my quest around the world for rugged environments, one of the wildest places was the place I call home. Sometimes, our own backyard is the greatest exploration.
Dinosaurs
A testament to their evolutionary perfection, they’ve survived cataclysmic events and still thrive in the same waters, unchanged by time. This creature that’s been around for over 150 million years, moves through the Everglades with the calm authority of something that has seen it all. There’s an ancient stillness in it’s gaze, a reminder that these waters have known life for eons. The Everglades isn’t just a place—it’s a living history, and the gator is its quiet, enduring witness. In this land, where every blade of grass tells a story, the alligator is a symbol of nature’s persistence and power, unchanged through time.
The Key
Once you’ve spent enough time in the wilderness, you learn the secret to seeing more is to be still & listen. She is watching you more than you are watching her and what you are searching for may have already found you. We have a great deal to learn from those before us and the land they honored. Its incredible what people have achieved today, but I’ve always felt more at peace in great open spaces, I’d like to see it all and preserve its memory a