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Outdoor Activities in Port Saint Lucie
THE 10 BEST Port Saint Lucie Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities in Port Saint Lucie
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- DSA_NLThe Hague, The Netherlands7 contributionsGreat for a short hike. Friendly staff. Saw many birds and a few armadillos. Highly recommend if you are in the area.Written January 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michele D4 contributionsLoved all the monuments honoring all branches of our military services. Beautiful setting and very well maintained.Written February 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Allan SNew York City, NY6,483 contributionsLovely plants and trees here snd fairly easy to navigate to. No sir yak features but a good spot fir families to relax to. Tgecatmsohere isxquuetvsbd ieacevfulWritten April 11, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ArielflCoconut Creek, FL1,608 contributionsSpruce Bluff Preserve is 97 acres. In the 1990's a community of more than 60 homes was planned for the area but in 1995 the St. Lucie County saved the historic spot by buying the land and making it into one of the county's first preserves, The hiking trail is on the marsh and scrub land in between the houses off Southbend Boulevard along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. This is one of the more interesting hiking trips I have taken because there is so much history here.
If you take the trail from the parking lot about half a mile down you will come to the site that was a pioneer settlement and cemetery along the banks of the St. Lucie River. The trail itself was the roadway for the development that never happened. The area was settled in 1891 after the Second Seminole War ended in 1842. Spruce Bluff founder John Enos Fultz Jr. came from South Carolina to farm pineapples which did well in the sandy soil. Spruce Bluff was a community of several families with a school, post office and sawmill. To make $10 a month Fultz rowed the St. Lucie River to Stuart to deliver the mail to Stuart. In 1894 and 1895 a winter freeze killed the crops and the families moved out of the area. Fultz moved to Ft. Pierce where he became the first Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Lucie County when it was created in 1905. To find the cemetery look for the two wooden posts on the side of the right hand trail that leads to a sandy trail that takes you to it. The cemetery is surrounded by a fence with a monument. It is owned privately but you are welcome to visit. The seven headstones of the Spruce Bluff pioneers buried inside the fence were vandalized so one monument was put up instead.
If you take the trail behind the parking lot it leads to an Ais midden which was their trash dump. Middens are important because they can tell you a lot about the people who lived in the area. This midden has yielded fish bones during excavations. To get to the site you travel along a one mile trail. As you make your way down you come to two boardwalks that cross over the wetlands. The Ais were a tribe of Native Americans who inhabited the Atlantic Coast of Florida from present day Cape Canaveral to the St. Lucie Inlet. They became extinct in the 1760's when they were sold off for slaves or succumbed to disease. The best knowledge we have of these people came from Jonathan Dickinson's journal when he was taken prisoner by them. There is no sign for the mound. It's 20 feet high and 180 feet wide and may be hundred of thousands of years old. If you didn't know it was back there it would just look like a hill.
In addition to the hiking trails which can also be biked there is canoe access. A saw a lot of birds on the trail as well as many adorable rabbits. It's an easy hike and the history of this area makes it a very special place to visit.Written April 29, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GatewayTraveler2015Saint Louis, MO67 contributionsI played this course twice. Nice course with very challenging, fast greens. Pace of play was good. Green fees a little pricey. Have small museum with memorabilia from past PGA Champions.Written January 10, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- VSattui1232Port Saint Lucie, FL3,161 contributionsWhat a wondeful golf course. This course has everthing you could ask for. It is in immaculate shape. The staff are nice, the course is challenging which makes for a great day. Loved the course, hope to play here agian.Written June 16, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris19 contributionsThe course wasn’t as nice as I thought it was going to be ..Greens weee in good shape as well as the fairways but the later holes felt crammed together and very tight fairways and smaller greens ..A nice course overall reasonable price I was staying as a guest at Sheraton Resort so you get a discount ..The staff at the course was great ...Super friendly and out there checking on things also ice machines available so that was great and complimentary range balls and waterWritten August 6, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ilonaSpring Hill, FL45 contributionseasy to get to from our rv campground, even on foot, nice long walk around the lake with shelters on the way, nice wildlife, well aintainedWritten January 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jwgolf664Monroe, NJ27 contributionsPlayed here on 2/19/17. This is a very well maintained course with a friendly staff. The greens are unforgivingly hard and fast so sharpen your wedges and spin the hell out of the ball!! There is quite a bit of character in the holes as it meanders thru a housing community, you never feel walled in by the houses. Pace was a little slow but not horrendous. Nice course at a great priceWritten February 23, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- edsherePort Saint Lucie, FL57 contributionsthis is a very nice, well maintained golf course. prices are reasonable for a course like this during season.after 1 pm 45 bucksWritten February 8, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GPK N1 contributionThe Lilly River Cruise delivered an absolutely breathtaking experience. The meandering river, tranquil waters, and the gentle voyage provided an unparalleled, 360-degree immersion into the untouched beauty of Florida's wildlife in its natural habitat. My companions and I were enthralled, so much so that I'm already contemplating a private cruise for my business associates next time. To label this experience as "excellent" would be an understatement; it was pure perfection. The guides, a charming couple, were exceptional. The captain's expertise and seamanship, complemented by his wife's eloquent and captivating narration, fostered an atmosphere akin to spending time with cherished lifelong friends.Written January 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michele S1 contributionWent on the Adventure Tour and had a blast! Met up with a few dolphin and manatee on the way out to the sandbar. Also, got to see some McMansions along the way. Time at sandbar was unbelievable: crystal clear water, remote…just like a private island. Did not want to leave. Captain Gary was very competent, courteous and extremely knowledgeable of the area. Will be returning in September.Written July 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nevar1110Kailua-Kona, HI2 contributionsThese guys are great! Great xperience great equipment, and great attitude! They will take care of literally everything for you. So all you have to do is have a great time.!Written July 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Port Saint Lucie
- These places are best for outdoor activities in Port Saint Lucie:
- Veterans Park at Rivergate
- Paleo Hammock Preserve
- Spruce Bluff Preserve
- River Lilly Cruises
- Wyld Adventures
- These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in Port Saint Lucie:
- River Lilly Cruises
- Sandpiper Watersports
- Veterans Park at Rivergate
- Oxbow Eco-Center
- Port St. Lucie Fishing Charters
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- These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in Port Saint Lucie:
- River Lilly Cruises
- Veterans Park at Rivergate
- Oxbow Eco-Center
- FYAO Saltwater Media Group, Inc.
- Port St. Lucie Fishing Charters