Jupiter Outdoor Center Blog

Camps in Jupiter 05/11/2022 SWIM WITH TURTLES AND MANATEES! Summer camps in Jupiter days are action packed with activities along the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River and the crystal-clear waterways around the Jupiter Inlet. For information on camps in Jupiter pricing and other details with JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER, click here.   YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS…

05/05/2022 Loxahatchee Kayaking Sweet smelling swamp lilys, creepy Spanish moss, spongy pink bunches of snail eggs and stumpy cypress knees — figuring them out is part of the mystery and fun when you paddle with JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER on the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River. Here’s a few of nature’s attractions to seek out in…

04/28/2022 Riverbend Park – Path To Connect With Nature 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. JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER will help you set up a tour for you and your group….

O4/21/2022 Connect with Nature Ever wonder why you feel so serene after a paddle on the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River or a bicycle ride through the wilderness of Riverbend Park? Scientists got that tranquility figured out. Fractals. That’s a term for patterns that repeat themselves, such as branches in trees, the bend of a…

04/14/2022 Loxahatchee Kayaking Thanks to Florida Rambler, a popular tourist website, for its informative review of all the fun things to do in Jupiter and the Loxahatchee River. Here’s some highlights: KAYAKING   JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER rents kayaks and canoes for hour-long or daylong paddling adventures along the Loxahatchee River. Connect with nature on one…

4/7/2022 Riverbend Park MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY AND ONLINE (Photos/Video: Bill DiPaolo) Canoe or kayak? Pedal or paddle? How many do we need? Tandems or singles? What route should we take? Do we want to go for a bicycle ride before or after our paddling adventure? Feel free to call, and one of our expert staff…

3/31/2022 5 Places to See Turtles During Turtle Fest Join Loggerhead Marinelife Center at this weekend’s 17th Annual TurtleFest. It’s free admission on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ocean conservation through interactive educational exhibits and marine life, music, art, shopping, games, and other family-friendly activities are planned. All ages are welcome…

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…

3/16/22 Things to do in Jupiter FULL   MOON     TOUR The next full moon, March 18, is known as the “worm moon.” Why? Warm weather brings earth worms to the top of the soil. That sounds the dinner bell for robins, cardinals and other hungry birds. Join JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER expert guides for…

3/10/22 Things to do in Jupiter at Riverbend Park Take The Trapper Nelson Challenge! (Photo: KaneCenter.org) Anyone adventurous enough to take the Trapper Nelson Challenge with JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER guides is following – make that paddling – in the path of one of Jupiter’s most famous and mysterious residents. To register for the things to…

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…