KEY WEST — Getting to the Dry Tortugas wasn’t easy, but it was worth the effort. It was the most isolated national park I ever have visited and the most remote in the continental U.S. The seven small ...

These remote isles are a park lover's paradise. The seven isles of Dry Tortugas National Park cluster together like gemstones in the shimmering Gulf of Mexico waters, about 70 miles west of Key West.

Dry Tortugas National Park is more than 99 percent underwater, offering mesmerizing blue waters ideal for swimming and sightseeing. Visiting Dry Tortugas requires some planning, as it is only ...

For folks who love immersing themselves in the beauty and extravagance of nature, taking a trip to a national park probably equates to the dream vacation. The United States has 63 national parks, with ...

Although remote, there are plenty of activities and places to explore on a Dry Tortugas day trip. Here is my list of things to do at Dry Tortugas National Park, including the best snorkeling, areas of ...

After a 2 1/2-hour boat ride, it finally comes into focus: an enormous fort in the Gulf of Mexico that seems to rise up out of the water. Beneath it: a tiny island known as the Dry Tortugas. Kristen ...

Year after year, Dry Tortugas ranks among America’s least visited national parks, but it’s not for lack of sights. The remote park off Florida’s coast boasts crystalline waters teeming with vibrant ...

Dry Tortugas National Park is located in the United States 70 miles past Key West at the southern tip of Florida. It is ...