Famed Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon stumbled on these little island gems in 1513 and promptly dubbed them Dry Tortugas for their lack of fresh water and abundance of tortoises. Through the ensuing centuries the islands gained a reputation for concealing pirates and sunken treasure, as well as their wildlife. Read More »
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Parks Near Dry Tortugas National Park
- Florida Keys, FL (69 mi.)
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