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Looking for the best outdoor experience in Jupiter, Florida? Discover everything nature has to offer at Jupiter Outdoor Center (JOC), located inside Riverbend Park, one of Florida’s most scenic and wildlife-rich destinations. From kayaking the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River to wildlife watching and hiking beneath a…

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

2/18/2023 From the sun-drenched bicycling paths along the glittering Atlantic Ocean to meandering shell trails shaded by towering banyan trees, pedaling in the Jupiter area is fantastic for beginners and pedaling veterans. will help you set up a tour for you and your group. You can explore Riverbend Park. Or we’ll bring bicycles to your…

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…

2/14/2023 (Photos/Bill DiPaolo) Towering banyan trees, beaches overlooking turquoise waters, cool breezes, lush landscaping  — a bicycle ride on A1A through Jupiter Island is a fantastic adventure on the 10-mile-long barrier island of about 950 residents. JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER will deliver your bicycles to nearby Sawfish Bay Park or other nearby location. Tandem, single, wide-tired, JOC…

2/13/2023 Serene, beautiful Jupiter Inlet   (Photos/Bill DiPaolo) Paradise. That’s the word many use to describe Jupiter Inlet waterways. Grab a beverage or a snack, step aboard and sit back as LOVE STREET OUTDOOR CENTER boat captains show you all the sights – flying, swimming and boating. Want a private boat tour in Jupiter? Sure….

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…

7/28/2022 TRAPPER NELSON (Photo/utube.com) Join Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Historian Josh Liller on Friday, July 29, 2022 to hear about the colorful life and mysterious death of Vince “Trapper” Nelson. Liller’s one-hour presentation includes rare photos and the latest research of perhaps Jupiter’s most legendary character. Admission is free. Liller is Historian for the Loxahatchee River…

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.

7/14/2022 Canoeing in Jupiter “LOOK AT ALL THE LITTLE FISH IN THERE!” 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…

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…

7/1/2022 Jupiter Cruises Kayaking, bicycling, sight-seeing, diving, history and visiting manatees and sea turtles ? here?s a fun bucket list of eco-tourism Jupiter cruises adventures. Wildness, 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…

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,…

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…

3/2/22 Outdoor Spring Break activities are available for students of all ages at Riverbend Park. PADDLE! A kayak or canoe trip on the shimmering waters of the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River is a fantastic way for students to learn about nature and have a fun time. After explaining safety and paddling instructions, JUPITER OUTDOOR…

2/24/22 LOXAHATCHEE KAYAKING – ALWAYS EXCITING! Your Loxahatchee kayaking tour starts out with a few basic lessons on paddling and safety on the Loxahatchee River. Life vests are recommended for all paddlers, and JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER tour guides are happy to show you how to have the best, safest time on the river. Ask about…

2/17/22 Loxahatchee kayaking JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER IS OPEN MONDAY, PRESIDENTS DAY! Presidents have said great things about the outdoors. Here’s a few to motivate you to get out there!

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…

2/3/22 Things To Do in Jupiter Woodpeckers, owls, spoonbills, red-tailed hawks, ibis, great blue herons – Loxahatchee River is their home. Take a Pedal and Paddle tour with JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER and your guide will show you places like Cowpen Lake where they gather and feed. To make a reservation, click here. A great things…

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12/31/21 Things To Do in Jupiter Catch The Sunrise (Photos/Bill DiPaolo) Head down to the beach, park your bicycle or vehicle along A1A, paddle out a kayak or stand-up paddle board, go out in your backyard — 7:08 a.m. Saturday is the moment the sun rises to start the New Year – a great things…

12/23/21 Things To Do in Jupiter A Jolly Christmas Day is Paddling on the Lox Paddling on the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River is a fun way to spend part of your holiday season. JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER rents canoes and single and tandem kayaks. Hire one of our experienced, friendly guides to show you the wildlife,…

12/17/21 Things To Do in Jupiter CHECK OUT THE NIGHT TIME SKY ON THE JUPITER INLET (Photos/Bill DiPaolo) Love Street Outdoor Center offers 30-minute and 60-minute boat tours along Jupiter Inlet waterways, leaving and coming back at Charlie and Joe’s at Love Street. Sit back, relax and enjoy the tour with our experienced boat captain…

12/10/21 Things To Do In Jupiter Glittering Tree in Harbourside Place (Photos/Bill DiPaolo)

11/18/21 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER ONLY FROM A WATERCRAFT (Photo/Bill DiPaolo) Get this sunset view when you take a night guided kayak or stand-up paddle board tour on the pristine Jupiter Inlet waterways. JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER rents watercraft for day and night tours leaving and going back to Sawfish Bay, DuBois Park and other…

THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER Halloween on the Loxahatchee River  Spanish moss dangling from cypress trees, mysterious birds flying overhead, insects dangling from tree branches, spooky sounds coming the forest — use your imagination and have a happy Halloween afternoon paddling with JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER. Take the family out for a Halloween things to do…

2/11/2022 Towering banyan trees, beaches overlooking turquoise waters, cool breezes, lush landscaping  — a bicycle ride on A1A through Jupiter Island is a fantastic adventure on the 10-mile-long barrier island of about 950 residents. JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER will deliver your bicycles to nearby Sawfish Bay Park or other nearby location. Tandem, single, wide-tired, JOC has ’em…

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…

7/19/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! LOVE STREET OUTDOOR CENTER is one of the Things To Do in Jupiter — just ask Palm Beach Illustrated magazine. Check out the magazine’s fantastic photo and story on Things To Do in Jupiter here. The Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River Tour starts out narrow and twisty as it meanders…