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Riverbend Park — Wildlife Paradise in Jupiter

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…

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March 23, 2022

Make an Executive Decision on President’s Day – Go Paddling

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!

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February 17, 2022

THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER – 5 Wildlife Critters to Look For

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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February 3, 2022

Things To Do in Jupiter: Outdoor Halloween Events

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…

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October 29, 2021

Things To Do in Jupiter – Jupiter Island Bicycle Tour

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…

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October 15, 2021

Things To Do in Jupiter – 5 Cool Paddling Stops

10/08/2021 Things To Do in Jupiter Life vests, paddles, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards — JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER will bring it all out and meet you at Sawfish Bay Park or other locations for your water adventure. JOC guides can either take you for a tour or you can paddle out on the pristine waterways on…

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October 8, 2021

THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER – 5 Fun Fall Outdoor Events

9/330/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER Get Out There Early! Early mornings –  when the air is cool and the water is smooth — are the best time to head out for a paddle on the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River or Jupiter Inlet waterways. Make an online reservation with JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER and we will…

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September 30, 2021

Things To Do in Jupiter – Score Local Swag

9/10/2021 Step Right Up for Your Local Outdoor Souvenirs

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September 10, 2021

Things To Do in Jupiter – Rain or Shine Events

9/2/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER CRUISE & DINE Step aboard the 27-foot PonTiki for a boat tour on Jupiter Inlet’s pristine waterways when you visit Charlie + Joe’s at Love Street, operated by NFL icon Joe Namath and his pal Charlie Modica in the beautiful Jupiter Inlet Village. The cruise operated by Love Street…

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September 2, 2021

THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER – WATER ADVENTURE TOURS

Things To Do in Jupiter! PEDAL & PADDLE AT RIVERBEND PARK Birds, butterflies, deer, otters, native flowers and an occasional ‘gator are part of your pedaling adventure along the Loxahatchee River at Riverbend Park. Beach cruisers with fat tires almost five inches wide are for rent from Jupiter Outdoor Center on the more than a…

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March 25, 2021

Great deals for renting bicycles at Jupiter Outdoor Center at Riverbend Park

Bicycles with fat tires, dirt bikes, kids bikes – Jupiter Outdoor Center has ‘em all for rent for just $20 a day at Riverbend Park. Come on out and spend the day pedaling under the shady trails and checking out the deer, otters, birds and other wildlife at the Palm Beach County park on Indiantown Road….

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October 23, 2019

Are you up for the Trapper Nelson Challenge at Jupiter Outdoor Center?

Anyone adventurous enough to take the Trapper Nelson Challenge is following – make that paddling – in the path of one of Jupiter’s most famous and mysterious residents. Your six-mile voyage on the Loxahatchee River to the Jupiter Inlet relives the weekly trip for supplies taken by the Legend of the Loxahatchee in the early…

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June 27, 2019

Labor Day Weekend

With Labor Day Weekend around the corner, many may be looking for some fun activities to celebrate their hard work!! Here are some of the local ways you can spend your holiday weekend: Friday, September 1st- Parents Night Out at the South Florida Science Center: From 6 to 10 p.m., children ages 4 to 12 are invited to the center for a visit to the reptile lab where they will learn all about alligators and other reptiles, participate in a turtle shell craft, and explore the center and its popular current exhbit, “Eww! What’s Eating You?”. Cost is $30 per child, and each additional child is $15. For information, call 561-832-2026. The museum is at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. Kids Free Labor Day Weekend at The Palm Beach Zoo: (Sep. 1st-4th, 2017) To celebrate all of South Florida’s hard-working…

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August 28, 2017

The Time of My Life

High tide is when the moon pushes water from the ocean in towards shore. This influx of water rushes into jetty’s and channels along the coasts, causing many fish and other wildlife to come in towards the shore. High tide is the best time to fish, snorkel, and kayak for the most clarity and sightings. This is…

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July 6, 2017

Fullerton Island: Jupiter’s Hidden Gem

Once proposed for luxury properties, Fullerton Island was 12 acres of prime Jupiter real estate ready to be sold to the highest bidder. Fullerton Island is a piece of land right off Jupiter’s Sawfish Bay Park that remained vacant for many years over legal disputes. Before 2013, the island was infested with invasive species and required…

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June 14, 2017

The Manatees Return to Jupiter – Daily Manatee Tours Offer a Unique Experience

Jupiter, FL–The Jupiter Outdoor Center, 1116 Love Street, Jupiter, FL 33477, hosts guided tours of the Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve, where visitors can explore the ecology of the mangrove lined waterways, and search for the magnificent manatees that abound in our waters during this time of year. “Early sailors and explorers thought that these creatures…

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December 18, 2013

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December 11, 2012

Discover How You Can Keep Your Children Busy During Summer Vacation By Enrolling Them In Camp Jupiter FL

Kids are full of energy and a Camp Jupiter FL can help them stay busy this Summer. Many parents seem to have trouble finding ways to keep their kids busy during Summer break. This is a problem that every parent faces. Children need to spend more time outside doing physical activities as opposed to being…

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August 2, 2012

Stand Up Paddle Board Jupiter: Read This If You Are Ready to Try Stand Up Paddle Board Jupiter

Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Jupiter is a great water sport. The problem is that you need the right equipment, some training, and the right place to go. You can’t just jump on a Stand-Up Paddle Board and go. If you get poor quality equipment or don’t have some basic tips and training you can end…

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January 6, 2012

Paddle Boarding Jupiter – Best Places To Rent And Learn Paddle Boarding In Jupiter

Paddle Boarding Jupiter is one of the most popular surface water sports in Jupiter and South Florida. However, problems can arise when finding a paddleboard shop for renting and learning about Paddle Boarding  Jupiter. Finding the best place to learn, practice, and rent paddleboards in Jupiter can be difficult if you don’t know where to…

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April 8, 2011