History
The explorer who coined the name Dry Tortugas. Bonus why did they call it that?
Who is Ponce de Leon? The named derived from the Spanish word for turtle, Las Tortus, and dry indicating that no fresh water was present.
A popular nature-made bridge connects these two keys.
What are Garden Key and Bush Key?
This is an example of an invasive plant species in the Dry Tortugas.
What are
Australian Pine, Sisal Hemp, Seaside Mahoe, and Beach Naupaka?
This activity involves a board and is a very popular way to glide above the waters alongside the Keys.
What is paddle boarding?
This is the most western of all the Florida Keys.
What is Dry Tortugas (made up of Garden, Bush, and Long Key)
The President that helped establish Dry Tortugas National Park.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This is the main man made attraction most people come to see. Located on this Key.
What is Fort Jefferson? What is Garden Key?
This animal is extremely popular to watch at Dry Tortugas National Park.
What are Birds?
A very popular multi-day activity on the beaches of the Dry Tortugas.
What is camping?
This is the reason underwater biodiversity of the Dry Tortugas is so high.
What is a high concentration of submerged sections?
The year that Dry Tortugas National Park was first established as a National Monument.
What is 1935?
This is one of the main attractions of Fort Jefferson, it really shines at night.
What is the Tortugas Harbor Lighthouse?
This animals is found on Loggerhead Key, 3 miles off of Garden Key.
What are Loggerhead Turtles?
This underwater activity is very popular in the Dry Tortugas.
What is snorkeling?
This was the original name of Dry Tortugas National Park.
What is Fort Jefferson National Monument?