DRY TORTUGAS PARK
Location:
Almost 70 miles (112.9 km) west of
Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand,
called the Dry Tortugas. Along with the surrounding shoals and waters, they make
up Dry Tortugas National Park. The area is known for its famous bird and marine
life, and its legends of pirates and sunken gold. Fort Jefferson, one of the
largest coastal forts ever built, is a central feature. To clear up some
confusion Dry Tortugas National Park is located inside Fort Jefferson which sits
on Garden Key.
