Dry Tortugas

Seventy miles west of Key West, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote and remarkable parks in the United States. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, it protects a cluster of seven small islands, vibrant coral reefs, and the massive 19th-century Fort Jefferson — a stunning red-brick fortress rising from a ring of white sand and aquamarine sea. Read more . . .