Dry Tortugas National Park
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Dry Tortugas National Park is a collection of seven islands located 70 miles west of Key West, where visitors can enjoy the local nature and wildlife while engaging in kayaking, camping, and other outdoor activities. Tourists can access the Tortugas only by boat or seaplane.
The National Park is rich in history, as the seven keys grouped together that form the Dry Tortugas (Garden, Loggerhead, Bush, Long, East, Middle, and Hospital) formed a strategic shipping channel. Spanish explorers, as well as numerous pirates and military vessels throughout the years have sailed these waters. The military heritage of the park is still evident in the abandoned Fort Jefferson, which tourists can explore while staying at the park.
Due to the diverse wildlife found in the Tortugas' coral reef and sea grass communites, only guided fishing and wildlife viewing trips are allowed. Tourists can also choose to camp overnight in the national park, go diving and snorkeling in the surrounding waters, or kayak. In order to avoid unpleasant accidents, specific areas have been designated for snorkelers at the South Swim Beach, while those who are looking to kayak must launch at the Dinghy Beach.
Category: Nature and Sport
Address: Dry Tortugas National Park
Website http://www.nps.gov/drto/index.htm
Telephone: 305 2427700
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