🤿🏰 Dry Tortugas: 70 miles off the coast of Key West! | 51 Parks with the Newstates

[@NewstateNomads]

🤿🐠 Biscayne: Miami's NP is 95% Underwater! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGWmYX2qrqlmqJI

[@claramullen]

My husband and I have been camping there every year for the last 16 years we take the ferry and stay the 4 days 3 nights. You have to bring all your things you need. We love out there it is a paradise.

[@markgubbins1958]

What a cool place. I had never heard of this place, so thanks to you both for the wonderful presentation.

[@thomasboykin581]

Great job Enjoyed every minute. Thanks guys. Keep them coming. 👍

[@NewstateNomads]

Thomas, thanks so much! Plenty more episodes to come this year. 👍 -Howard

[@carolynknisely2383]

That was great!! Thanks!!!

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Carolyn! Glad you enjoyed it! ♥️

[@moore_2_explore]

So interesting!! And it’s great to know that taking the boat didn’t feel as if the time there was too short. Another outstanding video guys!!

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks and admittedly we were worried about that, too! You get about 3.5 hours on the island, which is perfectly fine for a few laps snorkeling around or exploring the fort, or both. 👍 -Howard

[@RornStreetFood]

The walking tours give me a chance to really see things. Thank you for taking us along

[@sandrap3047]

Would love to see this National Park! Water is beautiful! Enjoying this NP series!

[@NewstateNomads]

Sandra, thanks so much! Such variety in our National Parks. Glad you're along for the journey! 👍 -Howard

[@tarac5137]

Thanks for the tour! Dry Tortugas has been on my list for awhile. Need to get planning!

[@daviscrt]

Great information. Love to go see that cool park. Thanks Don

[@NewstateNomads]

Don, thanks so much! Lots more parks to come this year. 👍 -Howard

[@mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866]

Very nice video...is going to be a great year following you guys across the country to the 51 National Parks...need to buy s'more popcorn!!! 😋

[@NewstateNomads]

Mike, thanks so much but make sure you pace that popcorn. Have lots of episodes to come this year in the series... 🤣🍿 -Howard

[@WanderingWagners]

We'd love to stay at Boyds campground. It always looked so nice! Dry Tortugas is definitely a bucket list place to visit. Great video guys!

[@brandiloydthepath5139]

Love your journey! We first saw you guys on RV unplugged. Great editing, filming and sooo educational. Just the right video length and much appreciated RV or visitor tips. Happy travels!

[@andreagoodling2133]

Just started following your adventures due to RV unplugged. All I can say is WOW. I love how you present your videos. Great information, fun and full of entertainment. Thank you for all your hard work. I will be binge watching all your episodes. Thank you for doing the National parks and getting the rangers to speak. Knowledge is a great way to understand them. I am trying to get to them all on our adventures too. Enjoy your travels. Oh love your furbabies

[@pglen6042]

Fascinating. Going to google Dry Tortugas now. Thank you.

[@NewstateNomads]

It's a very interesting place. Unique history (both the fort and the uses of the site) and natural beauty as well! 👍 -Howard

[@josephmurphy9450]

Nice video guys. Going to book for April. Thanks!

[@NewstateNomads]

Joseph, hope you have a great time! Are you going to take the ferry or a seaplane? Let us know how your trip goes, too! 👍 -Howard

[@josephmurphy9450]

@@NewstateNomads We want to take the ferry after seeing your video.

[@barbwire8280]

Wow, you both have something very special going on with every place you film. Some people never make it out of their home state, or any fun activity to talk about. How fortunate you both are in every aspect of your life. Yup.

[@b1mfua33]

What a beautiful fort,just stunning actually!! The water was so pristine,unbelievable. I loved the snorkeling,that is something I intend to do. Who doesn’t love those pretty little fish. Thank you both for this.Another beautiful video. ❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@primalperry5667]

Great video with amazing tips. I like how yall divide and conquer when needed to cover all or at least more of the attractions in an area. Great info on the seasonal water conditions for snorkeling and things like that. Looks like an amazing spot and definitely one I'd like to add to our list!

[@shannonalward217]

We just love Key West! Wish we could have fit in Dry Tortugas when we were there. Looks amazing! You guys captured such gorgeous imagery as always. 😊

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks so much, Shannon! Not that anyone needs an excuse to come back to Key West, but Dry Tortugas is definitely worth the effort. If short on time, you can always splurge a little and take the seaplane in and out! 👍 -Howard

[@karppadiem7014]

What a unique & beautiful park! Great tour guides can really kick the tour up a notch. Thanks for sharing this amazing place with us. We may have to check out that RV park too. 😉 -Troy & Aimee

[@NewstateNomads]

It's true about the tours! We try to balance showcasing the great work of rangers and guides to help others see the value in attending these types of events, with sharing our own experience at a location. I witness people expressing disappointment sometimes because they try and "go it alone" without the context or detail from an interpreter or guide at historical locations. My recommendation is taking at least a brief tour with someone knowledgeable and then exploring on your own to gain better insight into the place. 👍 -Howard

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Fresh water showers on the ferry? Sounds amazing! I've read about that RV park in Key West - looks really fun (and crazy crowded)!

[@NewstateNomads]

The showers are a great idea after an afternoon snorkeling! Also, yes Boyd's lives up to the reputation. Great location, lots to see and do and everyone is so friendly! It books up months in advance, but is definitely one of those places you have to stay at least once! 👍 -Howard

[@pglen6042]

Should be fun.

[@alaskarandy5306]

Looking to go in Nov. this year! You said winds could be a factor in the winter, just curious what month did you go?

[@virginialemm864]

Another wonderful video, you two! I can’t get over the quality of your videoing!…absolutely TOP quality, making me feel like I was right there with you. When you are old(er), like me, you’ll be so grateful you chose to do all this traveling, seeing what the World has to offer. How are you liking the Vista motorhome? Do you think you’ll sell your BEAUTIFUL Navion? Hope not…it’s your home and has so many stories to tell! Take care, and as-always, Love Ya, Virginia

[@NewstateNomads]

Virginia, thanks so much! We appreciate all the kind words and it means a lot to us to hear it from you! We truly started documenting our travels for ourselves. It was to be able to relive moments from around the world. With our backgrounds, the KZbin channel came later because we realized that we could offer a unique experience to our audience and it has truly succeeded beyond our wildest dreams. Regarding the Navion and Vista: we have no plans of selling our Navion (it is our first home on wheels!) but are definitely enjoying the opportunity to try out a larger class A RV for the year! There are benefits to each, and I'm sure we'll have a video later this year that compares/contrasts between them. As always, thank you so much for your support and we're so glad you're along for the journey! ♥️

[@ThoseWhoGlampTogether]

When we met you in Flamingo Campground we had just come from there. We were unable to get tickets and for in line at 3:30am to virtually guarantee a spot! Great video!-Mike

[@NewstateNomads]

Wow, so did you line up at 3:30 or not?! That's definitely dedication if you did. 🤣 -Howard

[@ThoseWhoGlampTogether]

Yes! We got in line the day prior at 4:45 and didn’t make it on the boat. So, we decided to virtually guarantee a spot on the boat let’s get there even earlier! It all worked out!

[@ThoseWhoGlampTogether]

@@NewstateNomads We missed getting tickets the day before, so we based it off of the time the first person got there. So yes, 3:30am. It was dedication, and it was worth it! Next time we go we want to fly and have more time there

[@lorraineanderson149]

Love your videos. You always have amazing trips and tips. Thanks for sharing. Where are the pups? The National Parks usually don't allow pets so that is why we avoid them.

[@missriggy]

Such a beautiful park! Everything looks about the same as when we were there in 2016 except that Cleatus the Crocodile is gone! I thought maybe he died but the google says they relocated him. It was quite the sight to see a lone crocodile at the moat! Is Congaree next? Or maybe you are heading to Hot Springs?! Looking forward to whatever is next! I love that you are doing this as I have 18 parks left to visit. Quite a few of them are in the mid-southwest, so I can’t wait for your tips! THANK YOU!

[@NewstateNomads]

Oh wow! We didn't know about Cleatus, that's wild for a crocodile to be in the moat! There's a clue in this episode for our next park, and you'll have lots of tips in the months to come for your remaining National Parks. 😉 -Howard

[@brandiloydthepath5139]

I love your sling backpack hahah who is it by?

[@bigjimslade6250]

Who Dey! Fort Jefferson has been on our bucket list too so we really enjoyed this video. You were fortunate to get a spot a Boyd’s too. Is Congaree your next national park?

[@NewstateNomads]

Who Dey, Big Jim! Our Bengals got some terrible calls, but two years in a row knocking at winning the Super Bowl is still a big thumbs up from me. Fort Jefferson is a bucket list for so many! Glad we were able to visit this year. Also, there's a little "Easter egg" in this episode that shows where we're headed to next. 😉 -Howard

[@bigjimslade6250]

@@NewstateNomads Thanks Howard. I guess I was too focused on the chickens & missed the Easter egg. Safe travels!

[@danrandall794]

Great video. The Mel Fischer story is well worth getting a book. I think it was his Son and Daughter in law who died on the wreck site. So are you going to do Isle Royale National Park? It is in the lower 48.

[@NewstateNomads]

Dan, we are indeed visiting Isle Royale later this year! It's one of the 51 in the lower 48. Will look into the Mel Fischer story more now. We had never heard of it before our ferry ride out to Dry Tortugas! -Howard

[@danrandall794]

Key West has the Mel Fischer museum to tour. Isle Royale has the best shipwreck diving in the world. Cold fresh water makes for almost zero deterioration. I have done many many dives on them. Going by boat or the 1939 seaplane?

[@danrandall794]

I met and got to know a guy that grew up on Isle Royale. The first seventeen years of his life he never left the Island. I have visited his home and took a rock and it always goes with me on my adventures.

[@jaspereppy4091]

Hello! Since the trip to the NP is basically a whole day affair, did you hire someone to watch over or walk the dogs (for potty time) while you are away? Thanks!

[@Thesaltymedic36]

We tried to go and I checked sometime when we were at the Rv show. The only day open during our 10 day stay in KW was the day we were leaving 😢. If anyone plans on going BOOK EARLY!! Great video and maybe we can get there next year. We had a relative who did time there. Edmund Spangler who got swept up in the Lincoln assassination and later worked for Dr Mudd, y’all can google that 😂. Place looks so awesome!!

[@NewstateNomads]

Oh, we definitely heard all about Dr. Mudd on the tour. Amazing that you have ancestors imprisoned there, too. Don't forget about the standby release of tickets just before 8AM. There were several no shows on our ferry trip. 👍 -Howard

[@BradleyPerrine-hs2ji]

How was the boat ride? Was there many people getting sick?

[@NewstateNomads]

Hey Bradley! I didn't see anyone getting sick on our ride, but we were lucky with a very smooth day!

[@brendahone2509]

This may seem like a silly question but...did you have a doggie day care situation? Looks like you had a wonderful time. Stay safe and good blessings.

[@NewstateNomads]

Not silly at all, Brenda! It's definitely stretching the max length we would ever leave the pups alone, and we rarely are away this long. We of course make sure to take them out immediately before we leave and are fed. Doggie Day Care would also be a great option, and there are those as well as Rover sitters in KW!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

I was wondering too Brenda! Excellent question, really.

[@99Moonbeam]

The fort was also used as a prison for those involved in the assassination of Lincoln as well as Geronimo.

[@NewstateNomads]

Richard, that's very true and see below @thesaltymedic comment about his ancestors. Small world! 😮 -Howard

[@kevinstrahle9687]

Hi looks great I hope to get there next year. So the trip there is 2 1/2 hours and back is 2 1/2 how much time are you on the island? Do you have time for the guided tour and to snorkel?

[@NewstateNomads]

Hi Kevin! Great questions! Correct, 2.5 up and 2.5 back. We have about 4 hours on the island. There's definitely enough time for both! If you do the full tour, you'll be done around 12:30 and don't need to be back on the boat until 2:30 (3:00 departure). They serve lunch from 11 to 1, so there still leaves time to grab that after the tour too. Hope that helps! 😄 Thanks so much for watching! -Katelyn

[@kevinstrahle9687]

Thanks I enjoy your videos well done

[@CashMopar]

I hope you waited 30 minutes after you ate before you went into the water. 😅