59: Dry Tortugas Fun Facts

This is our last podcast episode of 2023, and we are Florida dreaming! Today we are sharing our favorite fun facts about Dry Tortugas National Park. This park is incredible for many reasons and might be one of the most exciting fun facts episodes we’ve ever done! This national park has a colorful history, and even though it can be challenging to get to, it’s well worth the trip. Join us as we discuss: - Florida’s fascinating origin story - How biology is actually the geology of this park - The story of how Dry Tortugas was discovered - Why there is a surprising number of sunken ships in this national park - The history behind why you can find the largest masonry fort in the Western hemisphere in this park We hope you enjoyed this episode of Exploring the National Parks! Dry Tortugas is definitely one of the most fascinating parks we have been to, and its history is rich with pirates, ships, and treasure. Check out the full show notes here.

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