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Dry Tortugas Day Trip – All You Need to Know to Plan a Day Trip to Dry Tortugas National Park

November 21, 2019 12 Comments

For many the road trip from Miami to Key West ends at mile marker 0. However, 70 miles past Key West is one of the least visited yet most spectacular National Parks in the USA. I have lived in South Florida for over 20 years and Key West is a great destination for a weekend getaway. Yet embarrassingly enough I had not visited Dry Tortugas. Therefore, at the beginning of 2019 I decided that a weekend road trip to Key West was in order. And this time it would include a Dry Tortugas day trip.

In case you are one of those who likes to be spontaneous, it is important to understand that a Dry Tortugas day trip is not something you decide to do last minute. The Islands are remote and only accessible via boat or seaplane (both require advance bookings). Therefore, you will want to plan your Dry Tortugas day trip in advance, decide how you will get there and what you want to see and do.

So I have put together this guide with all you need to know to plan a Dry Tortugas day trip as well as additional information you will need in case you want to stay longer.

Death Valley in one Day – Top 10 Sites to Visit

November 26, 2017 30 Comments

This post was most recently updated on September 2nd, 2019

Visiting Death Valley is like landing on another planet. A planet that is filled with extremes. Death Valley is the driest, hottest and lowest of the National Parks in the United States. However, despite its name, if you are well prepared, not only will you survive, but you will witness amazing scenery. We visited Death Valley in one day from Las Vegas and it was a day to remember.

Located just 2 hours west of Las Vegas, Death Valley makes for a fantastic day trip. And if planned right you can see 10 incredible sites all in one day and live to tell the tale. So follow my itinerary below to discover ghost towns, sand dunes, canyons, natural arches, salt flats, badlands and more. Learn how to experience Death Valley in one day.