History of Dry Tortugas National Park Originally named Las Tortugas (The Turtles) by Spanish Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 on his first visit to the islands it now stands as the second ...

A new book Dry Tortugas: Stronghold of Nature from a native Florida Keys photographer captures beauty and change in one of the country's most remote National Parks.

However, the Dry Tortugas is one of the most active turtle nesting sites in the Florida Keys and is home to thousands of turtles throughout the year.

I spent $220 to take a ferry to islands near the Florida Keys. The ticket also included two meals, admission to a national park, and an optional tour.

After traveling to all 63 US national parks, I fell in love with places like Isle Royale, New River Gorge, Dry Tortugas, and Capitol Reef.

I chartered a seaplane to snorkel at Dry Tortugas National Park, a remote island oasis near the Florida Keys. I'm glad I splurged on it over a ferry.

I chartered a seaplane to snorkel at Dry Tortugas National Park, a remote island oasis near the Florida Keys. I'm glad I splurged on it over a ferry.