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park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: An incredible experience!

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:39:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andgott - I have wanted to go to the dry Tortugas ever since I first read about it in a magazine when I was a kid... And finally made that dream come true this summer! We were on Key west for what was supposed to be a week long vacation, but I was called back...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Dry Tortugas National Park: An Experience of a Lifetime

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:24:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jsindygirl - Dry Tortugas National Park is an adventure not to be missed. Located 70 miles west of Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park is the most remote and isolated of our nation's national parks. It consists of a chain of seven small islands composed of sand...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Florida's DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK - Dive Into History

Sat, 18 Feb 2006 17:21:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author radioroger - Amazing scenery... quiet solitude... and colorful history... Florida's Dry Tortugas National Park is loaded with all three... This isolated island park is loaded with wildlife, especially birds and marine life. The arches and architecture of Fort...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Wonderful Dry Tortugas

Mon, 28 Mar 2005 13:37:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adbog - My hubby and I spent a week in the Keys last summer. We decided to take a day trip to the Dry Tortugas on one of the fast cat's. We arrived pretty early and boarded the boat. We were served a nice continental breakfast of cereal, doughnuts, muffins,...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Fun in the Sun, the overbearing sun

Mon, 6 Dec 2004 23:45:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mlp22 - While on my way trying to visit every park contained within the NP system I planned a trip to Dry Tortugas. It all started with a 4 hour drive to Key West, not a great idea, next time I'll take a plane trip. Also not a great idea was the 2 hour boat...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Take the Seaplane!!!

Sat, 17 Jul 2004 17:27:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benallensmom - My husband and I just returned from a great trip to the keys and the highlight of our trip was our seaplane ride to Dry Tortugas National Park. We both decided that seeing the fort from an aerial view was worth every penny we paid. The fort has many...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Dry Tortugas--a "don't miss" when in Key West

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 18:30:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bontemps - My husband, parents, and I visited the Dry Tortugas (about 70 miles west of Key West) on Dec. 24, 2003, and it was by far the highlight of the week. We traveled via the Sunny Days "Fast Cat" catamaran. We were at the check-in booth by 7:30 (make sure...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Seaplane trip to the Dry Tortugas

Mon, 5 Jan 2004 00:30:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoreflyer - You can read in the other reviews about how Fort Jefferson National Park in the Dry Tortugas is an excellent day trip. I'll briefly say that the scenery both on land and underwater is spectacular. Rather than take the ferry, I recommend going by...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Rustic red in azure blue visited by many at one with so few

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 13:10:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b1zzarre1 - This is a truly special place,so special i should be writing horrible things about it,to keep all the loud obnoxious people away :). Infact there is nothing bad to say about this place , which i first discovered in 1999 by chance 4000 miles from deary...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Dry Tortugas, An awesome adventure, Don't miss it ! !

Thu, 5 Sep 2002 04:13:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - In April my wife and I were in Key West. We read about The Dry Totugas. We found out it is a series of small islands about seventy miles west of Key West. The island was named Tortugas because of the abundance of turtles (tortugas) that were found there...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Worth a visit when you are in the Keys

Wed, 16 Jan 2002 16:18:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maquila2 - My husband runs wildlife and bird watching trips all over the world. We often go places to evaluate the possible trips. Florida is our favorite state in term of birding and wildlife watching because of Dry Tortugas National Park. Spring (best in April)...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: America's Gateway to the Caribbean

Wed, 8 Aug 2001 02:39:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blawler1 - Overview

Discovered by Ponce Deleon in the early 1500's and named for the many turtles he spotted there, the Dry Tortuga's form the western tip of the Florida Key's and the gateway to the Caribbean. It was identified as the "Dry" Tortugas in...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Great Day Trip from Key West

Wed, 1 Aug 2001 23:54:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lucyloucat - We have visited Key West several times, but this was our first trip to the Dry Tortugas National Park. We went over the 4th of July holiday. When we arrived all tours were already booked for the weekend, but we lucked out and got a cancellation. I...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Most inaccessible park

Fri, 6 Oct 2000 12:13:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Pittfanz - My family and I like to do things that not too many people do.

I heard of Dry Tortugas because my kids have the National Parks passport that allows them to get a stamp at every National Park we visit.

Since my parents live in FL...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Paradise Found.

Wed, 4 Oct 2000 10:24:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author navark - For the vacation of a lifetime, the Dry Tortugas National Park is THE place to go. Don't expect phones, electricity, fresh water, a hotel, or a convenience store. Do expect soft sandy beaches, crystal clear water, bountiful reefs, dolphins, turtles,...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: Great Trip to Dry Tortugas

Wed, 26 Jul 2000 13:12:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author HEdwards - While vacationing in Key West in May of 2000, my boyfriend and I took the trip to the Dry Tortugas. What a trip! We had heard of the park the previous year while vacationing but did not have enough time to fit the trip in. So prior to our arrival in...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: The Dry Tortugas: An experience of a lifetime!

Tue, 18 Jul 2000 12:37:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author braggio - I was first introduced to the Dry Tortugas by my father on a family sailing trip. The island is 99% submerged and it is a beautiful portrait of turquoise blue water and lush green landscape. The Dry Tortugas are located 68 nautical miles...

park-Parks-All-FL-Dry Tortugas National Park: PONCE DE LEON'S TURTLES

Sun, 16 Apr 2000 04:26:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MARYCLARA -

After John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abe Lincoln, Dr. Samuel Mudd set his broken leg. For doing his job as a doctor, he was sent to Ft. Jefferson military prison. Ft. Jefferson was a very harsh and cruel place. Dr. Mudd tried...