You'll have to take a ferry or seaplane to get to Dry Tortugas, one of America’s least visited national parks. See why it's worth the extra effort.

The National Park Service has reopened Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson. The park service had closed the islands over the weekend to assess damage after Hurricane Helene.

Dry Tortugas National Park is located almost 70 miles West of Key West, Florida. The park consists of a cluster of seven islands that first joined the National Parks System as Fort Jefferson ...

A race is on to study historical sites at Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys before they’re forever wiped away by climate change and extreme weather.

Aerial view of Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida Mia2you Shutterstock For folks who love immersing themselves in the beauty and extravagance of nature, taking a trip to a ...

Created In: 1935 (Fort Jefferson National Monument), 1992 (Dry Tortugas National Park) Best For: Boating, history buffs, snorkeling, diving, birding, lounging on the beach When to Go: June through ...

on and off dry tortugas; the strategic strength of old fort jefferson. an american st. helena where three of the lincoln conspirators were once confined. share full article. june 22, 1890.

Terreplain near the lighthouse at Fort Jefferson on Garden Key at Dry Tortugas National Park, 70 miles west of Key West, Fla. National Park Service The closure "is expected to last several days ...

Hundreds of Cuban migrants landed on Dry Tortugas islands in Florida Keys. National park has scant food, water. Coast Guard shipped people to Key West.