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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

JOC Logo Contest

  Over the years the Jupiter Outdoor Center has had many “looks” and different logos. Below you will find some of the previous years logos and designs. We all have a favorite and love the artistic look to each of them, however we are ready to have a new fresh look for Fall. We would…

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August 17, 2013

Experience the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River by Kayak

The Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River is an amazing untouched natural wonder located right here in Jupiter, Florida, and will allow those lucky enough to kayak down its waters a glimpse into how Florida looked thousands, if not tens of thousands, of years ago. In 1985 the river was the first waterway in Florida to…

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January 5, 2013

Who We Are

At Jupiter Outdoor Center we don’t just rent kayaks and paddleboards. We provide a natural outdoor adventure that is guranteed to blow your mind and create memories that last a life time. It all starts with our one-of-a-kind world class location on The Jupiter Inlet across from The historic Jupiter inlet lighthouse, museum and Indian River, the most bio diverse estuary in North America. Call us for more information on each unique tour experience and please browse our website to view photos and information.

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December 29, 2012

Three Great Reasons To Send Your Kids to School’s Out Camp Jupiter FL

The kids have the day or week off from school, but unfortunately, you parents don’t have the day off from work. What to do? The Jupiter Outdoor Center offers great School’s Out Day Camps. We blend a number of environmental programs with lessons on proper paddling technique, water games, snorkeling, and of course a big…

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November 1, 2012

How To Find The Best Paddleboard Tours Jupiter FL

A Paddleboard Tour Jupiter is a fun and exciting way to experience first-hand some of the beautiful views and incredible wildlife that Florida’s waterways have to offer. One problem a lot of people run into is choosing the right paddleboard tour for you or your family. You want to get the most out of the…

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September 2, 2012

Archived V-Day Article

Spend time on the water with your SWEET HEART !! Come to Jupiter Outdoor Center and paddle or Kayak in the Sun !! February 11th and 14th 5:00 to 7:00 pm. $40.00 per person. Don’t Miss it !

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May 24, 2012