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Everglades National Park Reopens after Hurricane Dorian, Dry Tortugas Remains Open

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Date: September 3, 2019
Contact: Media Inquiries, 305-242-7714
Contact: General Park Information, 305-242-7700

HOMESTEAD, Fla - On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Everglades National Park will reopen park entrances and visitor facilities at 7 a.m. now that the threat of Hurricane Dorian has passed. Park visitors should check with individual concessioners regarding the availability of tours, services and rentals.

Dry Tortugas National Park remains open. Ferry and seaplane tours will continue taking visitors to the islands as weather permits. Overnight camping has resumed.


For more information about Everglades National Park visit nps.gov/ever or follow the park on FacebookTwitter and Instagram. #EvergladesNationalPark 

For more information about Dry Tortugas National Park visit nps.gov/drto or follow the park on FacebookTwitter and Instagram. #DryTortugasNationalPark
 

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Last updated: September 3, 2019

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