We’ll start by exploring the beautiful woodland trails of the Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park in the afternoon, and end the day over at Coral Cove park in Tequesta for sunset, long exposure seascapes, and the beautiful Anastasia rock formations.

Be sure to RSVP by clicking the button below. We’ll be in different locations throughout the day and knowing who is attending is a must. We never know if plans change, meeting locations change last minute, etc. If I don’t know you’re coming, I can’t let you know what we’re doing. So please, RSVP

Let’s meet up at the parking lot where it says “Jupiter Outdoor Center” shown in the image below, at 3pm sharp. If possible, we can drive to a different location later. But there is a trail and info kiosk right across the road for the Loxahatchee Battlefield park. I think that’ll be a great place to start.

Sunset is at 7:30pm. I recommend if you’re going to Coral Cove Park (diagram below) for the sunset event, to be there by 6:30pm. The good stuff will happen before and after the sun actually sets. FYI you most likely WON’T see the big orange ball (sun) dropping below the horizon. We just might see some beautifully lit clouds over the ocean, possibly the anti-crepuscular rays of the earth’s shadow. If you want to see the big orange ball, you’ll have to shoot that somewhere else.

I did a bit of Googling and found this nice video put out by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department on the Riverbend and Loxahatchee parks https://youtu.be/8ndzN3C5xKI

This will be just a day trip, but feel free to get a hotel room if you feel like making a weekend out of it. Just be aware, March is the height of snowbird season and rooms will be at a premium, both in availability and price. So if you plan on staying the night or nights, book early.

Things to bring!

Camera, lenses, tripod, bug spray (just in case), sunscreen, small cooler with plenty of water & snacks for the day (to leave in the car). Recommended clothing, lightweight long sleeve shirt and long pants (for bug and sun protection), an appropriate hat with wide brim, sturdy shoes, a jacket in case it gets cool at night, maybe some water shoes for the beach part of the day. What you wear depends on the weather. Keep an eye on the forecast in the days leading up to the trip.

“What lenses should I bring?” is a question that’s asked A LOT! That all depends on you. There will be opportunities for long lenses, mid-range lenses, and wide-angle lenses, even macro! You do you. We’ll be exploring trails in the afternoon so a smaller selection of gear might be a good choice. Be sure if you leave gear in your car it is hidden and secured. For the beach portion, a mid or wide angle lens might be a good option for close up long exposures, or if you’d rather shoot from the boardwalk a long lens might be a good choice. Its up to you, how much you want to carry, and what your interests are.

Hope to see you there!! (Don’t forget to RSVP)