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Long Island, Florida
Jupiter Island is a barrier island on the coast of Martin and Palm Beach counties, Florida. It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the north by the St. Lucie Inlet, on the west by the Indian River, and on the south by the Jupiter Inlet. Jupiter Island originally was two islands, Long Island on the north and Jupiter Island on the south, which were once separated by an inlet in the vicinity of North Jupiter Narrows and what is officially called Peck Lake, but commonly called Peck's Lake. Palm Beach County portion Jupiter Inlet Colony The small town of Jupiter Inlet Colony occupies the southern tip of the island. Village of Tequesta The village of Tequesta, which is primarily located on the mainland, abuts Jupiter Inlet Colony on the north. Unincorporated Palm Beach County There are two unincorporated Palm Beach County areas on the island: *Between Tequesta Towers and Blowing Rocks Condo *North of Coral Cove Park, a county park that is within Tequesta city limi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blowing Rocks Preserve
Blowing Rocks Preserve is an environmental preserve on Jupiter Island in Hobe Sound, Martin County, Florida, USA. It is owned by The Nature Conservancy. It contains the largest Anastasia limestone outcropping on the state's east coast. Breaking waves spray plumes of water through erosion holes; the spray can reach heights of . This distinctive spectacle thus earned the limestone outcrop's name. The limestone outcropping also encompasses coquina shells, crustaceans, and sand. The preserve also features several coastal ecotones, including maritime hammocks, mangrove wetlands, and beach dunes. Common native species include sea grapes, gumbo limbo, and Sabal palms. Invasive exotic plants are removed in order to preserve indigenous flora. The preserve includes an educational center, native plant nursery, boardwalk, oceanside path, and a butterfly garden. The Hawley Education Center features rotating natural history and art exhibits, and offers environmental education Envir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
