Dry Torutgas Research Paper

774 Words4 Pages
National Parks Project Dry Tortugas Great White Sands Mesa Verde Kristina Pullaro May 8, 2015 Dry Tortugas My first National Park I would visit would be the Dry Tortugas. On my way there, I would stop and take an airboat ride through the Everglades. The Dry Tortugas is in Florida. They offer daily boat trips to Fort Jefferson, which is 70 miles west of Key West. I believe the best way to learn about history is to visit the places you want to learn about; the Dry Tortugas is a great place to do so. Ernest Hemmingway lived in Key West from 1928 to 1940 and took frequent fishing trips with his friend Charles Thompson to the Tortugas. His last trip was especially significant, however. They were out fishing when a tropical storm came…show more content…
In Alamogordo, I would go see the Trinity Site- where the U.S. tested the first atomic bomb. The Trinity Site is currently part of White Sands Missile Range. The Great Sand Dunes is a fabulous summer travel destination. With over 30 square acres of sand dunes, there is plenty to do. A long time ago, there was a lake where the sand dunes are now. Over time, the lake dried up and left sand sediments at the bottom. The large dunes were caused by winds blowing against each other over the San Juan Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The most unique thing about the park is simply what it is- the home of the largest sand dunes in America. I would want to visit this park [again] because it is so fun to sled down the dunes, but hiking back up is another story! It is easy to spend hours in the park and not even realize how much time has really passed. As much fun as it is to go sledding, seeing the sand dunes at night is absolutely breathtaking. Because it is set so far away from any cities that would cause a lot of light pollution, there are so many stars in the sky. Another reason the Great Sand Dunes is such an amazing place at night is the view of the skyline from the tops of the dunes. A trip to the Great Sand Dunes is one you will not

More about Dry Torutgas Research Paper

Open Document