Visiting Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park is something anyone visiting Key West must do. It's like going back in time to witness a military blunder of epic proportions while seeing the Florida Keys like they were before being connected by roads or developed for habitation. While it is one of the less visited National Parks, it definitely leaves an impact on anyone who dares visit. This video discusses the island's history, what confused us about it, how to visit, what to bring (hint: anything you need), and our assessment of how it compares to other national parks.
00:00 - Lincoln's Assassination & Intro
01:39 - History of the Park
03:21 - What confused us
04:21 - Dr. Mudd at Ft. Jefferson
05:17 - Final years of the fort
05:46 - How to visit
07:16 - What to bring
07:34 - How it compares to other parks
08:06 - Recap & Take Away
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