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Dry Tortugas National Park
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Visitors from around the globe journey to the Dry Tortugas.  A variety of remarkable experiences await those who arrive.  Whether you find yourself camping, snorkeling, birdwatching, fishing, or just enjoying a view from the top of massive Fort Jefferson-- you quickly realize how magical this place can be...

 
Sunset Over Fort Jefferson
Tent on the Beach
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USS Maine  

Did You Know?
The USS Maine would make a brief stop at Fort Jefferson before its ill-fated voyage to Havana. Following the sinking of the Maine, the Dry Tortugas served as an important staging area for U.S. battleships during the Spanish-American War.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST