Jupiter Lighthouse
I guess my most favorite spot in Jupiter, FL (other than wherever my grandkids are) is Jupiter Inlet. It’s a lovely place rich with beautiful vegetation, lush palm trees, the blue-green water depending on high/low tide and, of course, the picturesque Jupiter Lighthouse. Every visit to Jupiter, I make the short trek to the inlet and reach a peaceful state of mind. Watching the brown pelicans ride the tide in is a treat. And they know they will get a treat as the boats come in for the night. The city of Jupiter owns all the beachfront area and has preserved it for public use with beachfront parks, plenty of parking along the coastline as well as protected areas for the sea turtles to nest and lay their eggs for hatching. Hanging out at the inlet, we’ve seen manatees, white ibis, brown pelicans and various plovers and gulls. Taking the boat up the intra-coastal it’s fun to view the homes on Jupiter Island…the homes where we can see how the other part of our society lives…Celine Dion, Alan Jackson, Tiger Woods, etc.,...
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Ocracoke Island on the North Carolina Outer Banks is one of my favorite places to visit. The quaint village dating back to the 1700s was made famous by the well-known pirate, Blackbeard. Blackbeard was killed on November 22, 1718. It was a pirate haven and was permanently settled in 1750. Today, it is a serene fishing village and quiet tourist area. The Ocracoke Lighthouse was built in 1823 and today is the oldest lighthouse in NC still in continuous use. It is the 2nd oldest in the United States in continuous service. I love going to the sleepy village of Ocracoke and the lighthouse is my favorite of all I have visited. The Ocracoke Lighthouse was constructed for just over $11,000. A great place visit. ...
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National Audubon Society
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