Description Dry Tortugas National Park preserves Fort Jefferson and the Dry Tortugas section of the Florida Keys. The park covers 101 mi , mostly water, about 68 statute miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico.It is famous for abundant sea life, colorful coral reefs and legends of shipwrecks and sunken treasures. The park's centerpiece is Fort Jefferson, a massive but unfinished coastal fortress. It is the largest masonry structure in the Western Hemisphere, and is composed of over 16 million bricks. The park plays host to almost 80,000 visitors each year. The park is accessible only by seaplane or boat. Activities include snorkeling, picnicking, scuba diving, saltwater fishing and birdwatching.
Michelle Allseitz, Memphis, TN Member Since July 2008 Artist Statement The nautical pictures in the earlier gallery were taking by me. The newer gallery(s) were taken by my husband. I think he has a good eye for photography. It's easy when you had the ability to go to such beautiful places in the world