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Dry Tortugas National Park |
The park is located 70 miles (112.9 km) west of Key West in the Florida Keys |
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| Dry Tortugas National Park is a family adventure vacation well worth checking into if you’re looking for a family vacation idea in a warm climate. It’s full of outdoor adventure and fun with some great Key West snorkeling, saltwater fishing, swimming, historical forts, lighthouses and ship wrecks, hiking, beach camping, boating, scuba diving, bird watching, and underwater photography of some of the best coral reef and marine life areas down in Southern Florida. Check out below for great Dry Tortugas National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Dry Tortugas National Park is comprised of seven islands in the Florida Keys that, along with the coral reefs, sand, and the surrounding shoals and waters, is 64,701 acres with 99% of it open water an... (click here for more)
Facts - In 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt set aside Fort Jefferson and the surrounding waters as a national monument. Before this time, it was a wildlife refuge for the sooty tern to protect them from egg... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - The area has a subtropical climate. Temperatures range from the mid-50's to mid-80. April and May are often idyllic, making it the best time to visit, although possibly crowded. There are two seasons:... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - If you are camping, remember that rats can chew through tents and backpacks if they smell food. Keep it stored properly.... (click here for more)
Fees - There is an entrance fee for the park of $5.00 - 17 and older - 7 Days. There is a nightly fee for camping at the Garden Key campground of $3.00.... (click here for more)
Camping - The 10 site, primitive campground is located on the same island as Fort Jefferson, Garden Key, and is a short walk from the public dock. It is open year round. Eight individual sites can accommodate u... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Key West, Stock Island, Naples, Big Coppitt Key, Summerland Key and Marathon all have attractions and services available. Other attractions are Everglades National Park,
210 miles away, Big Cypress ... (click here for more)
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