Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

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…

2/16/2023 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…

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…

7/1/2022 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…

6/16/2022

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…

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…

3/2/22 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…

2/8/22 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….

1/14/22 Things To Do in Jupiter SADDLE UP! Wildlife, history, botany and just plain fun were all part of Thursday’s bicycle tour through the shady, windy trails of Riverbend Park with about 30 high school juniors from Leadership Palm Beach County. The students are recommended to the program by their schools. Each month, they spend…

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…

12/17/21 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…

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…

7/8/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Before the bell rings for the first day of school on Aug. 10, here’s a list of Outdoor Things To Do in Jupiter stuff to do: SHAKESPEARE ANYONE? Outdoor live performances of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream are happening the weekends of July 8 – 11 and July 15 – 18….

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…

6/04/2021 Things to do in Jupiter What can be as much fun as canoeing or kayaking under the shade of the sky-high cypress trees along the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River or the ice-clear Jupiter Inlet waterways? How about Alaska? Kayak on the glacial waters in the Chugach Mountains. Virginia? Try the white waters along…

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…

4/28/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Another alligator is dead — again caused by people feeding the graceful reptiles. “Alligators are the true residents of the Loxahatchee River. People should respect them and all wildlife. When people feed an alligator, the alligator sees them as a food source. Don’t feed them,” said a person who…

4/23/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! DIVING  Reef, wreck or deep water, Jupiter offers some of the best diving around. Colorful, diverse marine life and coral reefs provide the environment for a great day on the warm tropical waters off north Palm Beach County. Ask about special dives to see 600-pound Goliath Groupers and catch…

4/16/2021 THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! SEA GRASS — PRESERVING SEA LIFE If manatees or sea turtles could talk, one of the first things they would tell you is to preserve sea grass. Known as shoal grass and Johnson’s seagrass, the seagrass meadows provide refuge for juvenile fish and food for sea turtles and manatees….

THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! Wildlife is under, above and all around when you go for a paddling or bicycling adventure at Jupiter Outdoor Center. Here’s some of our favorite outdoor characters we’ve seen during Things To Do in Jupiter adventures: BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS Owls, great blue herons, osprey, ducks, sandhill cranes, hawks, turkeys, bald…

THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER! LEARN & PADDLE Sea turtles, deep diving, elegant reptiles that waddle to shore to lay their eggs, have a home at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, a popular Things To Do in Jupiter activity. Known world-wide, Loggerhead’s veterinarians provide care for turtles injured by fish hooks, nets and…

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…

Capt. Art will show you all the sites in, around and above the Jupiter Inlet when you take a tour on the Pon Tiki, operated by Love Street Outdoor Center. Waiting for a table at Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street can be an adventure. Capt. Art will bring you out from the dock across…

THINGS TO DO IN JUPITER — AND BEYOND!

DUBOIS PIONEER HOME  Visitors to the 1898-built DuBois Pioneer Home can get a view of how life was on the Jupiter Inlet more than 100 years ago. The DuBois’ had three sons and one daughter. All four children were born in the home. They fished, farmed, salvaged and also ran a fishing camp and later a restaurant…

Shutout in your plans for spring training at Jupiter’s Roger Dean Stadium to watch the St. Louis Cardinals? Here’s another way to watch the redbirds. Take a birdwatching tour at Riverbend Park and see cardinals, blue herons, roseatte spoonbills and more along the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River. Grapefruit League fans may have a tough…

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, opened Thursday by NFL icon Joe Namath and his pal Charlie Modica in the beautiful Jupiter Inlet Village. The cruise operated by Love Street Outdoor Center to and from Charlie and Joe’s…

Adventures in Recovery at Riverbend Park is geared towards rehab centers with patients in recovery that are seeking a higher power to aid in their recovery. Paddling on the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River is also for patients to see that fun and adventure can be had without drugs and alcohol. Call now to make…

THINGS TO DO – 5 Bird Watching Spots in Jupiter for the Great Backyard Bird Count If you want to get outdoors, social distance, nurture with nature – be a census taker for birds. Between Feb. 12 -15, volunteers take a worldwide snapshot for the 24th annual bird count sponsored by the National Audubon Society….

Looking for a relaxing — and Covid-safe — spot to eat el fresco in Jupiter? Here are my five brown bag favorites. No charge for admission. And parking is free at all of ’em!

JUPITER RIVERWALK Take the family for a scenic bicycle ride or stroll along Riverwalk, Jupiter’s waterfront walkway. Mangrove Bay, Jupiter Yacht Club & Marina, the Best Western Hotel and the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk – take your pick where to enter and exit. Enjoy views of the marina and Intracoastal Waterway while sipping…

Let’s hear it for Dec. 21, the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year! That’s the day afternoon shadows, early darkness and long nights start reversing. On Dec. 22, the sun begins its annual climb higher in the sky. That’s more hours for bicycling, stand-up paddle boarding, exploring — all that fantastic outdoor stuff….

Kayaking, bicycling, diving, birding, exploring history, manatees and sea turtles — here’s a fun bucket list of outdoor watery  adventures in Jupiter.

DRY BAG Towels, sunscreen, extra clothing, safety equipment like a whistle and first aid kit, energy bars, bottled water — keep them all safe and ready for use in a dry bag during your trip. And one more thing. Don’t take a chance bringing your car keys. Jupiter Outdoor Center guides will gladly keep them…

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…

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…