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Okeeheelee Park is a premier place to ski and wakeboard in the Palm Beaches. Located just west of West Palm Beach Okeeheelee Park is a beautiful place to spend the day with your friends or family.

About Okeeheelee

The original site for the park was purchased in 1973, and at the time only about 10% (90 acres) of the area was in its natural state. It encompasses two lakes; with access for boating, fishing, water skiing, and radio-controlled boating, the park also has tennis courts, a playground, and a dog park called “Pooch Pines.”

At the north end of the park, situated on the original 90 acres of original natural habitat, is the Okeeheelee Nature Center consists of more than 2 miles of trails, which travel through the Pine Flatwoods habitat.…

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Riverbend Park is a 680-acre preserve in Jupiter and is an ideal destination for hikers who want a taste of the wilds of Southeast Florida without getting their feet wet. More than 15 miles of interconnected trails and roads make up the trail network. The hiking trails are engineered, broad walkways of compacted limestone. Signage and kiosks make it nearly impossible to get lost. It’s nature, tamed, making it accessible to city dwellers who’d otherwise never take a hike.

The park is open sunrise to one hour before sunset daily. Strollers are welcome. Trails, which are fortified with crushed Limerock, are shared with bicycles. The equestrian trails afford a more natural surface. There are portable toilets at several spots within the park. An…

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Admirals Cove already has a laundry list of prestigious golf tournaments that it has hosted over the years. Come May, it will have another one to add to its list.

Recently the Florida State Golf Association (FSGA), announced that it would be holding its Mid-Amateur Championship at Admirals Cove May 14-17, 2020. The event will consist of the 84 golfers that advanced out of the qualifying stages. 36 holes of stroke play will be played over the first two days with the top 32 after stroke play advancing to the match-play portion of the championship.

Registration for the Mid-Am Championship opens on January 15th and goes until April 15th. Any male golfer 25 years of age or older with a registered Florida GHIN handicap of 7 or below is eligible to…

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The Jupiter area is famous for its beaches. Here are a few of our favorites.

Carlin Park

Carlin Park is probably Jupiter’s most popular park. It includes picknick tables, a large exercise course, the Lazy Loggerhead Café, an amphitheater, tennis courts, volleyball courts, a baseball diamond and, of course, lots and lots of sand and water.

Location: 400 Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477

Coral Cove Park

Coral Cove Park is a Tequesta beach park with unique rock formations for everyone to explore. The park has a lifeguard, restroom, showers, and a playground.

Location: 19450 County Hwy 707, Tequesta, FL 33469

Jupiter Dog Beach

The Jupiter Dog beach is right next to Carlin Park and is a local favorite for those with pets. The area has…

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The waters off of the coast of Palm Beach County are filled with fish, sea life and coral reefs. For those new to snorkeling but looking for an interesting place to snorkel, here are a couple of great places to get started. 

Phil Foster Park

Phil Foster Park snorkeling trail is made up reef rocks, beautiful statues, and manmade reef modules. The average depth of the trail is only about 8 feet, making it the perfect spot for those of us who do not have our scuba certification or beginning divers. The snorkeling trail spans 800 feet, winding its way around the Blue Heron Bridge. With such a great expanse of a protected reef, this snorkeling trail makes the perfect place to take beginning divers and youngsters. The waters are often calm and the…

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One of the many nice things about living in Palm Beach County is that even in Winter you can spend time on the water. Here are a few fun things that you are sure to enjoy.

Kayaking

Kayaking is seen as nice and relaxing water activity. Kayaks can hold up to one or two people depending on the type and size of the kayak. You can come and explore Florida’s nature by gliding down the waterway and getting a good workout in while doing it. Several parks, as well as the Intracoastal, offer a nice adventure. Here is a list of some of the local parks to kayaking through Peanut Island, Okeeheelee Park, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Loxahatchee River, John D MacArthur State Park, and much more. 

Snorkeling

Come swim through the reefs and see a number…

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Palm Beach County is home to some of the best golfing in the world. It's not uncommon to see world-famous pros playing at clubs in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida's golf capital. Here are some of the best:

PGA National

Located at the PGA National Resort & Spa, this club is defined by a luxury standard. It was just updated with new turf, rebuilt bunkers, expanded tee and green complexes, and modernized layouts. With 5 championship courses and the infamous Bear Trap, a 3-hole stretch that is considered the toughest in the state, you'll have a game like no other. This club is home to the legendary Honda Classic held each spring. 

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Sandhill Crane Golf Club

This par 72 course was also recently updated and it is both…

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One of Palm Beach County's best qualities is its beautiful natural ecosystems. Locals and seasonal residents alike cherish the wildlife and natural beauty of SOFLO, especially during the Fall.

Here are some of the top places to visit if you love nature and want to preserve Florida’s natural beauty and wildlife! 

Arthur R. Marshal

Located just north of the Everglades in Boynton Beach, Florida is the Arthur R. Marshal Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is a dedicated organization that is devoted to preserving the wildlife of the Florida Everglades. 

What makes the Arthur R. Marshal Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge so special is that not only do they serve a great cause but it is a fun place to learn, visit and give back to…

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There’s a reason legendary golfers gather in Jupiter. The Palm Beaches are the golf capital of the world with more than 160 public and private courses. We have some of the most acclaimed golf courses and resorts in the world, here are just a few:

Abacoa Golf Club

105 Barbados Dr. Jupiter, FL 33458

561-622-0036

Abacoa Golf Club is one of the finest public golf courses in South Florida.  It was the last course designed by renowned course architect Joe Lee before his death.  In typical Joe Lee style, Abacoa’s lakes and bunkers meet its sloping fairways with little obstruction, and you’ll find scenic views with 14 of its 18 holes surrounded by water. All of these features make the tees, greens, and fairways a pure pleasure to play. The new TIF…

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Boynton Beach offers a lot of Winter fun. From beaches and stand up paddleboarding to museums and bars, there is something for everyone in Boynton Beach.

SUP

Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Boynton Beach’s Intracoastal Waterway is a great way to spend the weekend. Conveniently located along the coast of The Palm Beaches, Boynton Beach offers multiple outlets for aquatic explorers to venture into the Intracoastal Waterway. Rentals for paddleboarding, kayaking and jet skiing are available.

Grab A Beer

In Boynton Beach, you can sample the variety of local craft brews, where no two breweries are alike. Discover Due South Brewing Company, the newest nano brews of Devour Brewing, Copperpoint Brewing, and NOBO Brewing. And, what if we said there was a…

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