Get Up and Go Kayaking - Jupiter

Welcome to the shoreline of Jupiter, an environment where the complex biology of the estuary meets the innovative approach of modern eco-tourism. We are about to embark with 'Get Up and Go Kayaking', an organization whose…

As we gain momentum and move away from the immediate turbidity of the launch site, the true value of the transparent kayak becomes vividly apparent. The optical properties of the polycarbonate hull allow for an unprecedented,…

We now glide smoothly over expansive, submerged meadows of estuarine seagrass. Viewed through the transparent hull of the kayak, the visual effect is mesmerizing. …

As we navigate deeper into the sheltered coves bordering the main channel, we enter an area highly frequented by one of Florida's most iconic and deeply studied marine mammals: the West Indian Manatee. The sensory cues indicating…

Directing our visual focus upward from the submerged depths, we navigate along the fringes of the dense mangrove islands. The architectural complexity of the mangrove canopy provides essential nesting and roosting infrastructure…

As our route curves toward the wider expanse of the river, we approach the dynamic zone where the localized currents of the Loxahatchee River begin to strongly interact with the tidal influence of the Jupiter Inlet. The physical…

As we complete our circuit and guide our transparent vessels back to the launch point, the setting sun begins to angle sharply across the water, illuminating the estuarine suspended particles in a display of golden, aquatic dust.…