Long Key
Long Key is composed of coral rubble rather than sand.
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Long Key Details
Long Key is composed of coral rubble rather than sand. Along with Bush Key, it's one of the two closest islands to Garden Key. Nesting birds are present on this island. To see them, hop in your kayak or canoe and paddle over.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Long Key
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0.5 mi away
Historic Coaling Pier Pilings
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North and South Coaling Docks
The U.S. Navy built two coal docks to resupply its shippings at the end of the 19th century.
0.5 mi away
Harbor Light
NPS still operates the beacon of this 1876 iron lighthouse.
0.6 mi away
Sallyport
The original entrance (and main defense) of Fort Jefferson.
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Dry Tortugas National Park
Nearly everything is wet about Dry Tortugas: apart from a historic fort and seven small islands, this 100-square-mile park is open water.
