Winter is a surprisingly great time to explore some of America's best national parks, because the crowds are up to 90 percent ...

Bahia Honda State Park is a beachgoer's dream come true! It is located approximately 30 minutes North of Key West, Flori ...

I was excited to visit Dry Tortugas National Park, a remote Florida oasis near Key West. I spent nearly $500 on a seaplane instead of a more affordable ferry ride — and I'm so glad I did. I loved ...

Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island is making waves in marine conservation. On World Oceans Day the National Learning Institute (INA), State Distance University (UNED), and Bay Island Cruises announced a ...

The coral reefs off Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya are experiencing a remarkable revival, thanks to an innovative coral garden project spearheaded by local institutions and communities. Launched ...

At least 500 migrants landed along the Florida Keys over the last several days, prompting the temporary closure of an isolated national park, officials said. About 300 migrants had arrived in small ...

If you're looking for a great park experience without long entry lines and crowds that can occur during peak travel season, consider checking out some of the less-visited — but equally beautiful — ...

Lake.com released its list of the most underrated national parks, naming Dry Tortugas in the top three. The National Parks Service (NPS) recorded more than 325 million park visits in 2023. However, ...

Spending time at one particular Palm Beach County waterfront oasis, complete with sugar-sand beaches and picture-perfect sunsets, conjures lines from a popular Weezer song. That essentially sums up ...

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In 1742, amidst a war between Britain and Spain, a British warship ran aground off the Florida Keys. The crew evacuated, and the vessel was lost. Now, thanks to a note in an old logbook, researchers ...

Archaeologists have uncovered new research that provides definitive evidence that the remains of an 18th-century British warship are resting in the waters of South Florida. Although the discovery of ...