After paddling downstream on the Loxahatchee River from River Bend Park, you go under the Indiantown Road bridge and enter the Cypress Canopy with lots of wildlife along the way. There is a small damn that you can paddle over or use the ramp to carry your kayak around it. Most people turn around at the second larger damn and... More

I kayak this river at least 4 times a year. You can bring your own kayak or canoe and there is a free put in site and parking just past the outfitter at Riverbend Park. Otherwise, you can rent from the outfitter, but you should call ahead and make reservations, as they sometimes sell out and they are not open... More

FIrst of all this is a Beautiful River, highly scenic and interesting. Secondly, know what your limits are and come prepared with water, food, maps, sunscreen, etc. If you use the Outfitter, listen to them and turn around when you are supposed to. They have shorter round trips (downstream and upstream against the current) and a longer trip from Riverbend... More

You take a canoe or open top kayak(kayaks are easier) from the outfitters and get into the river. Within minutes you are surrounded by trees and wildlife. You will be int he natural habitat of alligators and you will probably see one or more. The river is very shallow(6" to 2') and there are areas where you have to left... More

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Lion Country Safari with some friends in Loxahatchee, FL, which is about a 40 minute drive from West Palm Beach. This safari offers both a drive-through and a walk-through tour for an extremely reasonable price. This trip was both visually stunning and educational, although I wish it were a bit cooler when... More

This is a can't-miss excursion for nature enthusiasts in the Palm Beach county area. The 5 hour canoe trip takes you through the most scenic parts of undeveloped Jupiter, FL and ends at Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The canoe run is managed by Canoe Outfitters of Florida, a company that has been in business since I can remember, and that's... More