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Named for the abundance of sea turtles that once made their home on these islands, Dry Tortugas National Park still provides the habitat for loggerhead, hawksbill, green and leatherback sea turtles, among myriad sea birds and marine life. The remote park's waters, full of shipwrecks, coral reefs and shoals, are popular with snorkelers and scuba divers. Above the surface, Fort Jefferson offers a glimpse at the history of the islands and Garden Key provides awe-inspiring camping and tours.
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Tortugas Banks

5 of 5 stars
Mid Michigan
Nov 17, 2009

Located 70 miles west of Key West and accessible only by plane or boat this isn't your normal National Park. But, if you are in the Keys it is a must to visit. We took Sunny Days Catamarans from...more

Fort Jefferson

5 of 5 stars
pcola, florida
Nov 16, 2009

Just returned from a unplanned trip to Key West, and decided to take the tour to the Dry Tortugas / Fort Jefferson National Park using the Sunny Days high speed catamaran. The Dry Tortugas / Fort...more

Tortugas Banks

3 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 8, 2009

The park is beautiful and the water is an unbelievable color of different blues. The Fort is truly something to see. The staff is very knowledgeable and has great pride talking about the history of...more

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