Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
Referred to as an under-the-radar national park by the New York Times, the Dry Tortugas is a place of beauty, history, and great solitude. The series of isles which are 70 miles away from Key West is the supreme destination for the adventurous seeker. With over 99% of the park immersed under crystalline waters, it is home to turquoise fish and waving palms, and it also has a rich history attributed to Fort Jefferson.
It’s the largest all-masonry fort in the US built to safeguard the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico. Because the park is mainly water, Dry Tortugas is only accessible by boat or seaplane. Which is ok because the BEST way to explore this park is by water. Explore marine life by snorkeling, diving, or boating.
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AWESOME.. BREATHTAKING..BEAUTIFUL.. AND every place is a gem to be visited..
wow wow wow LOVED LOVED the stories…thanks
Not too impressed with these as “gems”. However, I do like the car in first pic. I have a similar one that I took in Allison, Pa. Now I have to look for it.