Come experience the Nature Conservancy’s Blowing Rocks Preserve, uniquely located on the barrier island in southern Martin County. This preserve protects vital beach, beach dune and coastal habitats where you can also see a magnificent rocky Anastasia limestone shoreline. Sometimes at high tide and during rough seas, the rocky shoreline sends plumes of water shooting into the air creating an unforgettable experience!

There is an array of shorter family friendly trails to explore, each featuring interpretative signs and the Hawley Education Center provides an opportunity to learn about efforts to protect native habitats, plants, and animals in Florida and around the world. During the summer when the seas are calm and clear, the Anastasia rocks provide fabulous snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving.

What to know: 

• Blowing Rocks is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. NOTE: The preserve is closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• The preserve has free on-site parking during open hours. When the preserve closes at 4:30 p.m. the parking lot gates close and lock. Street parking is not permitted, per the Town of Jupiter Island Public Safety Department.
• An optional $2 per person donation helps us to maintain this coastal preserve for people and wildlife.