{"product_id":"florida-family-activity-dry-tortugas-national-park","title":"Dry Tortugas National Park","description":"\u003cp\u003eDry Tortugas National Park is a source-checked family learning destination in \u003cstrong\u003eKey West departure \/ Garden Key, Monroe County\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTurn the visit into a learning day\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monroe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Key West departure \/ Garden Key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLearning category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine ecology, engineering, and U.S. history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducational use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study coral reefs, seabirds, marine biodiversity, shipwrecks, navigation, remote-island logistics, and the design and history of the massive 19th-century Fort Jefferson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent access note:\u003c\/strong\u003e $15 per person age 16+ for seven consecutive days. Ferry tickets include park admission, but transport costs extra and camping is separate. Bring all needed food and water; there is no cell service. Check closures and transport arrangements before travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLast checked:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSimple portfolio evidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore the visit, write one question to investigate. During the visit, record three observations, sketch or photograph one detail where permitted, and note one new vocabulary word. Afterward, add a short reflection, labeled diagram, timeline, species list, or map to the student portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/drto\/planyourvisit\/basicinfo.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCheck the official visitor page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease verify before visiting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, prices, closures, weather, water conditions, accessibility, reservation rules, base-entry rules, and programs can change. Inclusion is informational and is not an endorsement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Homeschool Resource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599039533121,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/floridahomeschoolresource.com\/products\/florida-family-activity-dry-tortugas-national-park","provider":"Florida Homeschool Resource","version":"1.0","type":"link"}