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2/21/2023 Hiking (Photo/Bill DiPaolo) Wildlife, beauty, history and adventure await visitors at . Walk along the miles of hiking trails along the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River, visit the Farmstead, and picnic in the shade under a Seminole chickee. Sign up Colorful wading birds including roseate spoonbill, great blue heron and white ibis are common…

22/20/2023 “Look at all the fish!” (PHOTOS/BILL DIPAOLO) That’s a recent revelation from one of our guests on a JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER paddling tour, floating through the close-packed, sturdy mangroves north of Cato’s Bridge, Your canoeing in Jupiter tour begins into the clear waters of Sawfish Bay. Paddling toward the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, your…

2/19/2023 Cato’s Bridge

2/17/2023 Manatees ? Who Says They are Slow? OK, that egg-shaped head, floppy fins and wide tail doesn?t make manatees built for warp drive. But these mammals can hit it ? up to 20 MPH in a burst. Look for them along the ice-clear Jupiter Inlet Waterways and along the Loxahatchee River. To sign up…

2/16/2023 Explorer (Photo/Narratively.com) Born in 1908 in New Jersey and a former resident of Mexico and Texas, the muscular outdoorsman known as “Tarzan of the Loxahatchee” set up a homestead in the then almost-unreachable Loxahatchee River that runs through Riverbend Park in the 1930s. Check out more photos of Trapper by clicking here. Entrepreneur (Photo/Jonathan Dickinson…

Outdoor family fun is coming to in Stuart.   (photos/video by Bill DiPaolo) Hiking, biking, paddling, wildlife and more will all be part of the adventure when Lost Tree Outdoor Center opens soon at the 65-acre park located on the South Fork of the St. Lucie River. Expert guides trained in safety procedures will take…

2/15/2023 Boats only (Photos/Bill & Carolyn DiPaolo)Accessible only by boat, St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is a dream come true for those seeking out the natural Florida.JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER  guides will take you on an hourlong boat ride from Jupiter Inlet waterways on the pristine Intracoastal Waterway to the Preserve on the northern tip…

What is a mangrove? (Photos/Bill DiPaolo) Fingerlike, spooky, tough and loved by wildlife, mangroves are salt-tolerant plants that hug the shore along Jupiter Inlet waterways. You’ve likely seen their seedlings, greenish sticklings bobbing in the waves. They float horizontally for a month or so after dropping from the tree. The tip then drops downward so…

8/11/2022 Riverbend Park – Things To Do in Jupiter Watching alligators — from a distance — is a highlight when you take a canoe or kayak paddling tour on the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River at Riverbend Park with JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER. BE CAREFUL!!!! Don’t touch them. Don’t toss food to the ‘gator, no matter…

Loxahatchee Kayaking 8/4/2020 Aug. 10 is the first day back to school, so get out there and enjoy a bicycle, boating or paddling adventure with your student before they hit the books. offers pedaling and paddling adventures at Riverbend Park. And we are open 365 days a year. Online reservations are recommended. Make them anytime…

7/21/2022 Things To Do in Jupiter Kayaking, bicycling, diving, exploring history, tropical birds, manatees and sea turtles — here’s a fun bucket list of eco-tourism things to do in Jupiter adventures.

7/8/2022 Riverbend Park The Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River is a peaceful portal to a connect with nature at Cowpen Lake. By bicycle or kayak or canoe, the short trip is a fabulous adventure — whether you hire one of our expert JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER guides or head out on your own. By water, you’ll…

6/23/2022 Things to do in Jupiter SUMMER IS OUR GREAT ESCAPE While we certainly miss them, the tourists that have gone back home. With summer’s return on June 21, we have the waterways, roads and other outdoor attractions to ourselves. So let’s get out there and enjoy! HINT: Early mornings are best to see otters,…

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5/25/2022 Americans honor those who died in the service of their country of Memorial Day. Known unofficially as the first day summer, Memorial Day weekend is also a special time for families to enjoy the outdoors NURTURE WITH NATURE (Photos/Video: Bill DiPaolo) Floating under the shade of glistening green cypress trees, listening to the music…

3/23/2022 RIVERBEND PARK – Look, Listen & Smell the Wildlife   Paddling down or bicycling along the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River, you’re likely to see scampering raccoons, yellow-bellied turtles basking in the sun and great blue herons prancing in the shallows as they seek out a meal in Riverbend Park. Sign up here for…

2/8/22 Things To Do in Jupiter SAWFISH BAY PARK – PADDLE TO TURTLE COVE The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is straight ahead when you shove off in a kayak or stand-up paddle board from this mangrove-surrounded public park. JOC expert guides can help you spot manatees, sea turtles, birds and tropical fish. Or you can paddle out…

1/26/22 Things To Do in Jupiter

1/20/22 Things To Do in Jupiter What is a mangrove? (Photos/Bill DiPaolo) Fingerlike, spooky, tough and loved by wildlife, mangroves are salt-tolerant plants that hug the shore along Jupiter Inlet waterways. You’ve likely seen their seedlings, greenish sticklings bobbing in the waves. They float horizontally for a month or so after dropping from the tree….

1/7/22 Things To Do in Jupiter Wildlife is Everywhere

3/16/22 Things To Do in Jupiter Upcoming Adventure coming soon at JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER! Accessible only by boat, St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is a dream come true for those seeking out the natural Florida. JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER  guides will take you on an hourlong boat ride from Jupiter Inlet waterways on the pristine…

8/26/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! KAYAK AND CLEAN UP Members of Kids Conservation Club and their parents collect trash on The Lox River with the help of JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER Looking for Things To Do in Jupiter? JOC offers a free hour-long kayak adventure along the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River when you agree…

8/19/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Pedaling along the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River is a fun-filled adventure. And it’s right here in our own backyard – one of many fun Things To Do in Jupiter. YES, YOU ARE STILL IN JUPITER! Cowpen Lake is just a short pedal from JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER, but you’ll be…

6/21/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! 5 REASONS TO ATTEND JOC’S SUMMER ADVENTURE YOUTH PROGRAM FUN-FILLED DAYS – EDUCATIONAL TOO Summer days are action packed with activities along the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River and the crystal-clear waterways around the Jupiter Inlet, among the Things To Do in Jupiter. Click HERE for information on pricing…

6/18/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Stand-Up Paddle Board or Kayak? Whether your Dad is a novice or expert, a day on Jupiter waterways is a fabulous way to show him a great time as you enjoy Things To Do in Jupiter. JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER offers guided tours. Or rent your own watercraft or bicycle….

6/10/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! START YOUR DAY EXPLORING Wildlife is most active in early mornings at Riverbend Park. Deer, raccoons, otters and birds such as Great Blue Herons are searching out a meal before the heat gets too strong along the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River. Take in the sights when you enjoy…

5/21/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Sweet smelling swamp lilys, creepy Spanish moss, prehistoric air plants and stumpy cypress knees — figuring them out is part of the mystery and fun when you paddle with Jupiter Outdoor Center on the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River, Following are a few of nature’s attractions before your Things…

5 Things To Do on a First Date at Jupiter Outdoor Center Full Moon on Jupiter Inlet waterways. Part the moonbeams glittering on Jupiter Inlet waters as you paddle past the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, alongside spindly-fingered mangrove trees and under Cato’s Bridge. Jupiter Outdoor Center guides will time the tour so that the moon rises…