Click here for all the festivities
Click here to listen to the Declaration of Independence
Posted under Beaches, Home/Garden, Outdoor Family Fun
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on July 3, 2009
Henderson Beach State Park hosting The Living Treasures of the Gulf July 6-10
State park to feature week-long program focusing on the creatures of the Gulf
The Living Treasures of the Gulf is a week long program that will focus on some of the amazing creatures that live in the Gulf of Mexico. Get your fins ready and dive into this week long educational program.
Henderson Beach State Park is a beautiful 221.7-acre State Park located on the Gulf of Mexico, in Destin. For more information about the park, Click here
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Posted under Beaches, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on July 2, 2009
Nature girl’s holiday weekend picks
Friday, July 3
Rags to Riches sailing race runs from Grayton to Seagrove
Independence Day festivities start early with a Hobie Cat race kicking off the holiday weekend on Grayton Beach.
A tradition since 1981, the local sailing regatta race will be held at 12:30 p.m. July 3. Two classes: 16 ft. or 14 ft. Hobie’s or equivalent are required to race.
$45 entry fee includes T-shirt, koozie, gift bag for captain and crew, and trophies for top 3 finishes in each class. To enter or for more information, go to: www.ragstorichesregatta.com or contact Elizabeth Savage at 205-602-3426, email: savage3@charter.net
Saturday, July 4
Celebrate Independence Day in Walton County
Lots of fun everywhere on the 4th of July
It doesn’t matter where you are, the Fourth of July will be celebrated near you in Walton County. The fun kicks off early with parades, then continues with barbecue cook-offs, music, water slides, pony rides, mullet toss competition, Air Force fly-overs and fireworks. Check out some of the places with water fun, it’s gonna be a firecracker out there!
Sunday, July 5
TDC sponsoring “Beach Cleanup” day at beach accesses
Unfortunately, each year Fourth of July celebrations leave the area’s pristine, white sand beaches littered with trash and firework debris. Therefore, the Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) and South Walton Community Council (SWCC) invite residents and visitors to help clean up the area’s beaches on July 5th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Click here for details
Posted under Beaches, Outdoor Family Fun
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on July 2, 2009
Learn about spiders at Topsail July 15
Brown recluse spiders are poisonous.
Discover the world of Spiders
July 15 at 6 p.m. – Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Learn which spiders in Florida are poisonous, where they live, what they eat, and the benefits they bring to us. This indoor slide program is great for all ages. Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A. Take a short walk to the clubhouse.
A $2.00 entry fee is required. For more information about the park: click here
Posted under Home/Garden, Nature
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on July 1, 2009
Walton County reinstates Leave No Trace Ordinance
After tagging items left on beach, Walton County Code Enforcement will remove items after 24 hours
BEACH ORDINANCE No. 2003-07G
“LEAVE NO TRACE”
What is Leave No Trace?
Leave No Trace is an international program that guides outdoor enthusiasts in their decisions to reduce their impacts while enjoying recreational activities. Read More…
Posted under Beaches
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on July 1, 2009
Two rehabilitated loggerheads released into Gulf
South Walton Turtle Watch Group volunteer Dawn Ratcliffe gets ready to release loggerhead turtle into the Gulf.
Juvenile turtles get second lease on life
South Walton Turtle Watch Group volunteers Sharon Maxwell and Dawn Ratcliffe successfully released two rehabilitated loggerhead turtles into the Gulf of Mexico on June 30.
The two turtles, approximately 3-years-old have been recovering from pneumonia at Gulf World for the last 4 months. The turtles were discovered washed ashore last March. Read More…
Posted under Nature
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on June 30, 2009
Walton County issues mosquito-borne illness advisory
Chicken flocks have tested positive for EEE virus
WALTON COUNTY — This is to advise that there has been increased mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Walton County. Several of our sentinel chicken flocks have tested positive for EEE virus. The risk of transmission to humans has been increased. Read More…
Posted under Home/Garden
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on June 30, 2009
2009 South Walton Turtle Nests
South Walton Turtle Watch Group’s 2009 turtle nests
Nest No. 20 a loggerhead, was found in Seagrove by the Villas by Carol on July 3. Too close to water and as you can see with the tracks and high tide yet to come, and moved by Joe.
Nest No. 19 a loggerhead, was found July 3 by Bobby Stuart in Watersound left in place and marked by Bobby. Notice the incoming track is much lighter than the outgoing, it appears it rained while she was nesting.
Nest No. 18, loggerhead was discovered by Bobby near WaterSound on July 1., left in place
Nest No. 17, loggerhead, was found near Ramsgate in Sea Crest by Joe and marked by Charlie and him on, 6/29/09, left in place.
Nest. #16, loggerhead found by Debbie June 23. This is her first year walking as a volunteer. This nest was left in place and was in Gulf Trace near Grayton Beach State Park.
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on June 30, 2009
Learn all about alligators at Topsail July 8
Learn all the facts about the native Florida creatures
July 8 at 6 p.m.
Once they were hunted, then they were protected, now they are farmed. Come and learn the facts and history of the American Alligator. Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A. Take a short walk to the clubhouse.
Call (850)267-0299 for more details. For more information about Topsail Hill State Preserve go to: www.floridastateparks.org/topsailhill
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on June 29, 2009
Cool off on a hot summer day at Morrison Springs
Nothing better than a rope swing into 68 degree clear water on a hot summer day.
Walton County Park offers spectacular scenery both above and below the water line
Walton County offers many places to explore. In the summertime, the one that can’t be beat is Morrison Springs in the Northeastern part of the county.
Just south of Ponce De Leon, the 161-acre park is well known in the area, and popular with divers and nature enthusiasts across the south. Cypress trees abound around the spring with their crisp, bright green needles defining the landscape. The spring provides an aqua color inviting everyone in for a dip. Read More…
Posted under Birding, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, paddle/surf/boat
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on June 28, 2009
