The ferry departs from Key West at 8 a.m. and takes roughly two hours and 15 minutes to reach the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson. The park also can be reached by private boat charters and ...

At the heart of Dry Tortugas is Fort Jefferson, one of the largest forts ... His moment of fame came when he was sought after ...

Jonathan and I took a moment in January to enjoy the view from atop Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park off of Key West, Florida. As a specialist in fearing heights, I had to be coaxed to ...

Fort Jefferson: The strategic location of the Dry Tortugas brought a large number of vessels through its surrounding waters as they connect the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Early on ...