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The Loxahatchee River flows into the Atlantic Ocean through the Jupiter Inlet. The coordinates are for Jupiter Beach County Park which is on the south side of the river. Here one can see the Loxahatchee River empty into the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on the tide, the river will be different colors. During low tide, the brown colored river flows into the ocean. During high tide, the ocean flows upstream into the river and the water is a crystal clear blue!

The Loxahatchee River and its upstream watershed are located along the Lower East Coast of Florida, within northern Palm Beach and southern Martin Counties. The Loxahatchee River and upstream floodplain are unique regional resources in several ways. The river has been often referred to as the "last free flowing river in southeast Florida". In 1985, the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River was federally designated as Florida's first Wild and Scenic River. In addition, different portions of the River and estuary are also designated as an aquatic preserve, Outstanding Florida Waters and a state park. (The above text was copied from: (visit link)


The Loxahatchee River Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. This is also the first river in Florida designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. The coffee-colored Loxahatchee meanders through a subtropical river swamp. The Seminole’s named the river “Loxahatchee”, which means river of turtles. Bald cypress, pond apple, orchid, and fern line the bank. Heron and osprey fly overhead. Wildlife to watch include otter, raccoon, alligator, bobcat and, as the river’s name suggests, turtles basking in the sun. Along the trail in the state park is Trapper Nelson’s cabin, an interpretive site where you can learn about this interesting character. (The above text was copied from: (visit link)

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