Found 6 blog entries tagged as State Parks.

Palm Beach County is an excellent area to live especially if you appreciate and love the outdoors. Most everyone is familiar with the miles and miles of beaches, waterways, and palm trees; however, some people are unaware that our area also has some beautiful state parks. Here are two favorite local state parks.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach features snarls of mangrove marshlands and trails that meander through canopies of trees. There are extensive boardwalks and footpaths that traverse the lagoon. Additionally, there are almost two miles of unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. MacArthur State Park is snuggled on a barrier island offering swimming, fishing, educational programs, dedicated events, kayak rentals, and…

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North Palm Beach and Hobe Sound are wonderful places to live especially if you enjoy the outdoors. Everyone knows about the miles and miles of beaches and swaying palm trees; however, people are oblivious that this tropical paradise also has wonderful state parks. Here are two of our favorite local state parks.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach has twists and turns of mangrove swamps, trails that meander through canopies of trees, and an immense boardwalk that traverses the lagoon. Walkthrough the park and you will discover two miles of natural coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.

Nestled on a barrier island, this is the only Florida state park in Palm Beach County. It also offers swimming,…

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John Prince Park is a peaceful, beautiful preserve and lots of fun for the whole family. If you, are you looking for something fun to do with the family this upcoming Spring try camping! Stay at a campsite nestled throughout the John Prince Park’s 48-acre campground.

John Prince Park Campground is a County-operated campground located within John Prince Park. The park and campground are situated in Lake Worth. Lake Worth is in the heart of Palm Beach County and the campground is perfectly located to provide easy access to many fun and family-friendly activities for the weekend get-away, a staycation, or long-term stay. John Prince Park Campground contains a playground, bocci ball court, horseshoes, dog-exercise path, and three community fire pits…

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Kayaking and canoeing are great outdoor activities that you and your family can do together. The St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park offers a scenic route for you to paddle down while experiencing interesting plants and wildlife.  It is a scenic kayak trail in St. Lucie County that meanders through mangroves teeming with fish, birds and other wildlife. The kayak trail is on the undeveloped wild northern end of Jupiter Island. From the kayak trail you can find a narrow path to a spectacular beach where you can walk for miles and not see another person.

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is located about a half-hour north of Jupiter. It’s the northern tip of a barrier island ending where the St. Lucie River enters the ocean. As one of the few…

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Southeast Florida is a great place to live especially if you enjoy the outdoors. Everyone knows about our miles and miles of beaches and palm trees, but some people are unaware that our area also has some beautiful state parks. Here are two of our favorite local state parks.

Jonathan Dickinson

Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound offers miles of coastal sandhills, upland lakes, and scrub forests, as well as the pristine Loxahatchee River, make this park a unique spot to explore by foot or water. Historical interests include a secret WWII training camp, story of the shipwrecked Quaker merchant who is the park’s namesake, and Trapper Nelson, the legendary Wild Man of the Loxahatchee.

John D. MacArthur

John D. MacArthur Beach State…

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What is Fire Fest? Fire Fest is a popular event to teach the community the crucial role of prescribed fire in protecting Florida’s native wildlife and plants.

Free family activities include: day and night fire demos, Smokey the Bear, Fire Trucks, Kid’s activities and prizes, live music, a spooky trail, marshmallow roasting and a whole lot more! There will also be some special activities that will require a small fee, such as: Interactive hayrides, swamp buggy trail rides and a giant obstacle course and toddler bounce house. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets for the special events will go quickly, but you can purchase advanced tickets online.

Admission into Jonathan Dickinson State Park still applies. $6 per vehicle (up…

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