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Visiting Fort Jefferson while in Key West
So where is Dry Tortugas, and how did such a natural treasure get such an odd name? About 68 miles off the western tip of Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park is a group of tiny islets known for their sea turtles. The Spanish word for turtles is torgugas, explaining a portion of its unique name.
But what makes it dry, given that Dry Tortugas National Park is surrounded by the waters of the crystal clear blue Caribbean? The name was derived from the Spaniards - when they settled the islets, they soon discovered that there were no fresh water springs. So the islands came eventually to be called the Dry Tortugas, or "dry turtles." Even now, because the islets are a popular tourist destination, visitors must bring their own water.
First designated a National Monument by FDR, the Dry Tortugas islets were named a National Park in 1992 at the tail end of George H. W. Bush's term just before Bill Clinton won the November election. As the site of the unfinished Fort Jefferson, a civil war era brick structure briefly used as a prison to house Lincoln's accused assassination conspirators, the strip of sandy cays and corral reefs is now a destination for eighty thousand tourists each year. All leave in amazement at the intriguing history of the former based originally conceived as a defense against – you guessed it – the (real) pirates of the Caribbean.
Tourists now can experience many interesting and fun activities in Dry Tortugas National Park, from the tour of historical Ft. Jefferson, to sunning on the sandy beaches, to a memorable snorkeling trip to see the diverse sea life.
Of course, visitors can only arrive by chartered boat of sea plane. So if you want to book a trip, a Dry Tortugas charter will be necessary. There are some great discounts available on Dry Tortugas charters, Key West hotels, Key West snorkeling, and other recreation packages at Gold Card Key West.
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