Florida

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Florida Keys snorkeling: beautiful tropical scenes in the continental U.S.

The Florida Keys are a string of islands stretching 120 mi (190 km) off the southern coast of Florida. Key West is at the southwestern tip and is one of the most popular tourist areas. The Keys’ location and topical waters provide excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. We took a trip to the Florida

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Picture from the roof of Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park showing the fort wall, moat, and turquoise water

Stunning Beauty and History in Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park is a U.S. national park about 70 mi (112 km) west of Key West in Florida. It is about 100 square miles. The park consists of mostly open water along with seven small islands! It’s home to a 19th-century fort, Fort Jefferson, the site of interesting history, gorgeous clear water, marine

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