Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park with historic Fort Jefferson in its center is located about 70 miles west from Key West.  The park got its name because of the abundance of turtles in the area.  

The Dry Tortugas include seven islands which are isolated from the mainland by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

You can get there by seaplane or boat only, but Dry Tortugas can satisfy even the most picky tourists with its breathtaking views.

The trip takes about two hours one way for the boat and about forty minutes for the seaplane.

No hiking trails are available at the park, guided tours and camping are available. Campground is located on the small area right next to the beach.  We thought that it might be one of its kind experience to stay on the island overnight in a tent, but this was just a thought. If you are a bird watcher, spring and fall may be a best time to visit.  These times of the year migration bring a wide assortment of songbirds and warbles. Snorkeling is great all year round.  This was actually one of the reasons for our trip to Florida Keys.

When we got to Key West I convinced my wife to take boat trip to see Dry Tortugas.  Although she does not snorkel, she didn't mind going. 
We went there on a beautiful November day.

To find out more about our trip go to My Dry Tortugas Adventure.
For more information on Dry Tortugas and the Park go to: www.nps.gov/drto