Cervus, did you go to the Ski Beach area? Maybe I've just been really lucky.
I've yet to meet anyone at GC or Wako who knew about the Natural Areas in Palm Beach County. They're addictive
http://www.pbcgov.com/parks/nature/naturalareas/
http://www.pbcgov.com/erm/natural/natural-areas/juno-dunes/
http://www.pbcgov.com/erm/natural/natural-areas/jupiter-ridge/
Juno Dunes has an east and west side. The east is directly on the ocean. I believe this ridge is a remnant of the Pamlico Ridge and I think it is the highest natural point in PBC at 44' above sea level. You can access it from Loggerhead Park which is just south of it.
The county's website can be a little confusing but it's full of informative stuff about various habitats, etc.
I can't wait for the rainy season (if we get one) as areas like Frenchman's Forest in Jupiter will be awesome. There's a boardwalk there through a beautiful hammock which is dry now. The woodsy area is probably the closest I've come to feeling like I'm walking through the woods up north.
Saw my first merlin at Hypoluxo Scrub several months ago. There's also a statue commemorating the Barefoot Mailmen there...but that's not why I go lol. Lots of ospreys hang out there too as it is near intracoastal. Also a vulture nest at Delaware Scrub.
Some of the areas have really fascinating histories , many were failed housing developments. o
I've yet to meet anyone at GC or Wako who knew about the Natural Areas in Palm Beach County. They're addictive
http://www.pbcgov.com/parks/nature/naturalareas/
http://www.pbcgov.com/erm/natural/natural-areas/juno-dunes/
http://www.pbcgov.com/erm/natural/natural-areas/jupiter-ridge/
Juno Dunes has an east and west side. The east is directly on the ocean. I believe this ridge is a remnant of the Pamlico Ridge and I think it is the highest natural point in PBC at 44' above sea level. You can access it from Loggerhead Park which is just south of it.
The county's website can be a little confusing but it's full of informative stuff about various habitats, etc.
I can't wait for the rainy season (if we get one) as areas like Frenchman's Forest in Jupiter will be awesome. There's a boardwalk there through a beautiful hammock which is dry now. The woodsy area is probably the closest I've come to feeling like I'm walking through the woods up north.
Saw my first merlin at Hypoluxo Scrub several months ago. There's also a statue commemorating the Barefoot Mailmen there...but that's not why I go lol. Lots of ospreys hang out there too as it is near intracoastal. Also a vulture nest at Delaware Scrub.
Some of the areas have really fascinating histories , many were failed housing developments. o
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