Paddle Through History
🛶 Paddle Through History: Bring Your Own Kayak
🕘 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area, Jupiter, FL
🎟️ FREE – Registration Required
Discover Jupiter’s fascinating past from a whole new perspective! 🛶🌴
Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) – Southeast Region for a FREE guided paddle around the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Outstanding Natural Area.
This unique adventure combines archaeology, local history, and nature as you explore the waterways surrounding one of Jupiter’s most iconic landmarks.
🌊 What to Expect
- 🏛️ Lighthouse Climb: Start your adventure with a climb to the top of the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse alongside museum staff.
- 🛶 Guided Paddle: Enjoy approximately two hours on the water at a relaxed pace, with several stops along the way.
- 🏺 Local History & Archaeology: Learn about the area’s archaeological discoveries, environmental features, and fascinating history from FPAN archaeologists.
- 🌿 Beautiful Scenery: Experience the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area from a unique waterfront perspective.
🛶 What to Bring
Participants must bring their own kayak or paddleboard, along with sunscreen, drinking water, and other essentials for a morning outdoors.
Don’t have a kayak? Contact southeast@fpan.us for information about rental options through FPAN’s partners. Rental fees apply.
📍 Important Meeting Information
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM sharp
Meeting Location: South parking lot of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area, along S. Beach Road.
The parking lot is located on the right just before crossing the bridge to Jupiter Island.
Please note: This is NOT the main Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum parking lot. The meeting location is a little farther east along S. Beach Road.
FPAN staff will provide access through the gate so participants can drive in and unload their kayaks along the shoreline before climbing the lighthouse.
🎟️ Registration
This event is FREE, but advance registration is required.
👉 Register Here – Paddle Through History
Come paddle through the past and discover the stories hidden along Jupiter’s beautiful waterways!
