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…
July 7, 2022
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,…
June 23, 2022
6/16/2022 PADDLE BOARDING IN JUPITER Limestone reefs, lush mangroves, tropical fish, munching parrot fish, sea turtles, manatees — those are some of the highlights of a day snorkeling in the pristine waters in and around Jupiter on your paddle boarding in Jupiter adventure. CATO’S BRIDGE In the shadow of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse…
June 10, 2022
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…
May 25, 2022
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…
March 23, 2022
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…
February 8, 2022
1/26/22 Things To Do in Jupiter AAAH….The Air Conditioned Part of A1A! Wide, tall and shady, the “tunnel of trees” lining Bridge Road bring welcome relief to bike riders on a warm day. Take a guided bicycle tour with JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER and see the sights along A1A on beautiful Jupiter Island. To make…
January 26, 2022
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….
January 20, 2022
1/7/22 Things To Do in Jupiter Wildlife is Everywhere Mornings – when the Loxahatchee River is smooth like glass and the air is cool — is the best time to check out all the animals in Riverbend Park. Otters, deer, turtles, great blue herons, alligators, owls are all around. Bring your binoculars. Or…
January 7, 2022
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…
October 21, 2021