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1. • • The island is the third largest, 150 by 900 m (490 by 2,950 ft), area 12 hectares (30 acres), less than 1 m (3 ft 3 in) high.
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   Where are the Dry Tortugas in Florida?

   • The Dry Tortugas are a small archipelago of coral islands about 70 miles (110 km) west of Key West, Florida. They represent the westernmost extent of the Florida Keys, though several reefs and submarine banks continue westward outside the park, beyond the Tortugas. The park area is more than 99 percent water.

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   What is Dry Tortugas National Park?

   • Dry Tortugas National Park is part of the Everglades & Dry Tortugas Biosphere Reserve, established by UNESCO in 1976 under its Man and the Biosphere Programme. [ 8 ] The Dry Tortugas are a small archipelago of coral islands about 70 miles (110 km) west of Key West, Florida.

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   Are Florida's Dry Tortugas a haven for wildlife?

   • Pirates, prisoners, and a deadly epidemic haunted Florida’s Dry Tortugas. Now it’s a haven for wildlife. The pandemic has disrupted travel to national parks and wilderness areas. To find out which parks are open and how to visit them safely, scan the National Park Service’s coronavirus resource page.

   Discover the curious history of Dry Tortugas National Park

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   Is Dry Tortugas a wettest National Park?

   • Located some 70 miles west of Key West, and consisting of wide-open water and a smattering of small islands, Dry Tortugas is actually the wettest national park in the country —one that necessitates swimming and snorkeling to really grasp its breadth.

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   How far is Dry Tortugas from Key West?

   • Although Dry Tortugas is one of the most isolated sites in the national park system, a high-speed ferry and a seaplane charter service make this a popular day-trip destination from Key West (about 70 nautical miles to the east). Keep in mind that this is a primitive island park.

   Florida's Pristine Parks: Dry Tortugas National Park

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   Is Dry Tortugas a good place to visit?

   • The brick-and-masonry fort occupies one of the few dry spots in this mainly submerged park. Although Dry Tortugas is one of the most isolated sites in the national park system, a high-speed ferry and a seaplane charter service make this a popular day-trip destination from Key West (about 70 nautical miles to the east).

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   The Dry Tortugas are a small archipelago of coral islands about 70 miles (110 km) west of Key West, Florida. They represent the westernmost extent of the Florida Keys, though several reefs and submarine banks continue westward outside the park, beyond the Tortugas. The park area is more than 99 percent water.

4. www.visitflorida.com › travel-ideas › articlesThe Florida Keys: Dry Tortugas National Park

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   For birdwatchers, the Tortugas are heaven on Earth. In 1832, John James Audubon, the renowned naturalist and artist, wrote about the islands. “On landing I felt for a moment as if the birds would raise me from the ground so thick were they all around, and so quick the motion of their wings. Their cries were deafening.’’ In the 21st century sometime...

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   Dry Tortugas National Park provides an excellent fishing destination. You’ll need a Florida Saltwater fishing license to fish there, unless you’re under the age of 16 or a Florida resident senior over the age of 65. Private boaters are required to file a boat permitat Garden Key before fishing within the park. Spearfishing and lobstering is prohibi...

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   The seaplane beach east of the main dock, when the seaplane isn’t present.

   The main dock, when the Yankee Freedom isn’t present.

   Two westernmost finger piers, when they’re unoccupied.

   Either dinghy beach, provided that fishing doesn’t occur within 50 feet of the concrete wall of the historic docs and the ruins previously used for loading coal.

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6. roamingmonk.com › guide-dry-tortugas-national-parkComplete Guide to Dry Tortugas: Unlock Paradise

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   Mar 9, 2024 · Circling Dry Tortugas and seeing the iconic fort sitting on the tropical island was a mind-blowing sight. This view made the entire trip worthwhile. Dry Tortugas National Park. The Seaplane adventure is a wholly unique experience. Read More About What to Expect When Taking a Seaplane to Dry Tortugas. On the island. Find a spot for your gear.

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7. www.cntraveler.com › story › dry-tortugas-national-parkA Complete Guide to Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park

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   Apr 12, 2023 · Located some 70 miles west of Key West, and consisting of wide-open water and a smattering of small islands, Dry Tortugas is actually the wettest national park in the country —one that...

8. www.nps.gov › articles › drytortugasFlorida: Dry Tortugas National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Aug 11, 2017 · The vessel lies in approximately 18-21 feet of water. Visitors are welcome to explore the Avanti and enjoy the unique marine life that inhabits the Windjammer Wreck. Although many today are attracted to the islands’ sunken treasures, the most prominent historic feature of Dry Tortugas is Fort Jefferson at Garden Key.

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleFlorida's Pristine Parks: Dry Tortugas National Park

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   Sep 18, 2015 · Remote Dry Tortugas National Park is a seven-key archipelago in the Gulf of Mexico. Located closer to Cuba than to the mainland United States, the hundred-square-mile bird and marine sanctuary...

10. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › national-parksDiscover the curious history of Dry Tortugas National Park

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    May 6, 2020 · Before it became a national park, stories of swashbuckling pirates, tales of turbulent waters, and rumors of stolen treasure haunted this seven-island archipelago some 70 miles off the coast of...