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Ensconced on a Desert Isle....

photo of the week for Saturday, 2009, November 7
Photographer: National Park Service

This image will seem much more appealing when there is 3 feet of snow on ground. Nevertheless, it certainly makes one want to check the airfares to Florida for a trip to Dry Tortugas National Park and Garden Key.

On the Web: www.nps.gov/drto

Comments

Submitted by Ilex_Opaca on November 8, 2009 - 8:57pm.

I'm so happy that I finally made it to Dry Tortugas. Although I found out the hard way that I get seasick it was all worth it.

Ranger Holly
http://web.me.com/hollyberry

Submitted by MikeD on November 9, 2009 - 10:49am.

Birder's World has a feature on Dry Tortugas NP this month, check it out!

Submitted by y_p_w on November 9, 2009 - 5:50pm.

I few years ago I was all ready to make the trip, although I wasn't planning on overnighting on Fort Jefferson. I had my reservation with Sunny Days all set.

The Tropical Storm Ernesto sort of shut down all tourist businesses in Key West for a couple of days, including my reserved date. I got a call that my reservation was automatically canceled as a result of the storm. I actually got to Key West after the storm was over, and was told that they had plenty of space the next day, although I already had plans.

I'm thinking if I ever try to make this trip again, I'll avoid hurricane season.

Submitted by Bat (not verified) on November 9, 2009 - 9:33pm.

Now that's what I call a happy camper!

Submitted by Backpacker (not verified) on November 21, 2009 - 3:25am.

Nice shot! Dry Tortugas National Park -- whoa! Love the undersea attractions and beautiful camping grounds there!!!