Dry Tortugas
October 5, 2009 by admin
The Dry Tortugas are a very small group of islands located about 70 miles west of Key West, Florida. The Dry Tortugas were discovered by Ponce de León, the famous Spanish explorer in 1513. They are an unincorporated area of Monroe County, Florida and even though no one lives on the islands, they belong to the Lower Keys Census County Division. They make up the Dry Tortugas National Park when you include the surrounding waters.
The Dry Tortugas are world renowned for fishing, diving and their crystal clear waters. It is possible to visit the Dry Tortugas by seaplane, boat, or ferry! No accommodations exist on the islands, but many camp at Fort Jefferson or on their boats. Camping there is very primitive, you must bring everything with you including drinking water, as there is no natural supply of fresh water on the island; hence the name “Dry” Tortugas.
The Dry Tortugas are home to an extensive variety of wildlife including many species of fish, reptiles, plants, birds and other animals. Because of their distance to the mainland, the Dry Tortugas are considered the most tropical part of the Florida Keys.
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