Loxahatchee River Canoe Trip w/ Mosaic (rsvp Mosaic)
October 7th, 2008 | Published in Miami
Singles Meetups > SoFla JRAS (Jewish Religious Active Singles)
Loxahatchee River Canoe Trip
When: Sunday, November 16, 8:00 am at the carpool site or 9:00 am at the put-in site. There is only a port-o-let on site so you might want to stop before arriving at the outfitter. (see “Directions” below).
What: This is Mosaic’s favorite canoe trip. The Loxahatchee River is the only river in Florida designated as “wild and scenic” by the U.S. Government. We begin our voyage in the narrow section of the river, bounded by oak trees and sable palms. The wildlife abounds, and the canoeing is fairly technical, but doesn’t require much exertion. We’ll start out with a brief canoe lesson, and then hit the river. After canoeing for a few miles, we’ll stop for a picnic lunch at Trapper Nelson’s old homestead, where the hermit lived earlier this century, and which is now a historical site. After a ranger-guided tour through the property, we’ll continue through the open expanse of the lower Loxahatchee. The lower portion is wide and sunny, so sit enjoy a leisurely float/paddle back. Along the way, expect to see a variety of wildlife, including spotted ospreys, painted turtles, water snakes, wood storks, barred owls, woodpeckers, and some gators, (but no Seminoles). Once we reach our “take-out” point at Jonathan Dickenson State Park, we will be picked up by Canoe Outfitters, and shuttled back to our cars. Join us afterward for a well-deserved dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Where: Canoe Outfitters at Riverbend Park, 561-746-7053.
Carpool Site: Meet at the Holiday Inn just west of I-95 on Glades Road (not the one on Sheridan!). Take I-95 to Glades Road (Exit #45) in Boca Raton, and go west. Go under I-95, and make the first U-turn, to come back east on Glades. The Holiday Inn will be on the right, just before you get to I-95. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am. We will leave at 8:15 am sharp!
Directions: Take the Turnpike north to exit 116 west, or I-95 north to exit 87 B. Go west on Route 706 for approximately 1 1/4 miles. You will see a small brown sign in the median strip, and Canoe Outfitters will be on the left. That is where the canoe office, port-o-lets, and put-in site are. Please use the bathroom before you park at the put-in site if possible, since there will be no other good opportunity till lunch. There is a bathroom at the McDonald’s on Route 706 east of the Turnpike or at the Starvin Marvin’s convenience store a few blocks west of the put-in site.
Bring: Sunscreen, hat, picnic lunch, snacks, lots of water, insect repellent, dry bag if you have one, and change of clothes for dinner.
Wear your Mosaic t-shirt to all Mosaic events. At one random event each month, participants wearing a Mosaic t-shirt will receive a $3 discount on the event.
Cost: Mosaic members $28, Non-members $33. Cost includes canoe rental, shuttle from take-out site, park fee, and light snacks.
Contact: Limit 60. RSVP is required by November 13th, Space is limited. Call Agnes 954-675-5221 or email at agnes@globalresponse.com, or Jimmy Rogers at 954-977-0738 for more information. To reserve your space, mail a check in the proper amount payable to Mosaic to Agnes Shooster, 1712 NW 126 Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33071.
Jupiter, FL 33478 – USA
Sunday, November 16 at 9:00 AM
Attending: 1
Details: http://singles.meetup.com/2143/calendar/8854389/