Dry Tortugas National Park

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Actually located in the Gulf Coast, these islands surround the impressive Fort Jefferson and are composed mostly of sand. Since has not really been utilized for about a hundred years, the natural entities have worked their way back to prominence.

The birds and reef are both stunning and it is a great idea to boat around the region or scuba dive through the coral. Be mindful of the fragility of the area and follow be aware of all park guidelines so as not to disturb this pristine Florida habitat.

It is not easy to find a place to stay while visiting these islands, so you may want to consider an exit plan. There are a few primitive sites on Garden Kay Island, and it is quite undeveloped.