Trapper Nelson

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!

SHOP LOCAL Patronizing local businesses — dive shops, restaurants, entertainment, bike shops — is a great way to help your community and your Jupiter friends. When you spend money in Jupiter, you’re often buying Jupiter products. That promotes what’s uniquely Jupiter. And local businesses create local jobs. Want numbers to back that up? Experts say…

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.