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Walton County installs FAWN weather station
A FAWN (Florida Automated Weather Network) weather station was recently installed at Brown Pit off of Brown Road in North Walton County. A joint effort between the University of Florida, Walton County Extension Office, Public Works Department, and the Walton … Continue reading
Walton County fishing report for May 22
Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout in all sizes and numbers! Some up to 25″ in length. Creeks/river: River is back down. Lots of bream, yellow breast and blue gill. Near shore: Pompano. Click here for fishing forecast Bay … Continue reading
Explore the natural beauty of Blackwater River State Forest
Lakes, trails, rivers offer endless recreation Boasting more than 210,000 acres of long leaf pine forests, lakes, streams and rivers, Blackwater River State Forest is a great place to explore nature. As one of the largest and oldest State forests … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Birding, Fishing, Hunting, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking
Tagged Birding, boating, Camping, hiking, Kayaking/Canoeing, northwest florida, Outdoor Family Fun
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Community clean up day at Choctaw Beach June 8
On Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander will be hosting a community clean-up day at Choctaw Beach Park on State Road 20 in the Choctaw Beach Community. The Walton County Public Works … Continue reading
First loggerhead turtle nest of the season in South Walton
The first loggerhead nest of the 2013 season was laid near Seagrove May 20, 2013. The nest was found by South Walton Turtle Watch volunteer Ann Stuart. Click here to learn more about our nesting sea turtles.
Learn surf fishing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 21
Time: 10 a.m. Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can … Continue reading
Yellow flies are back!
It’s that time of year again, and those nasty yellow flies are biting… here are some tips for armoring yourself In Florida, the name “yellow fly” is used to describe about a dozen different species of yellow-bodied biting flies. “Yellow … Continue reading
Artists gather to paint for a good cause
Amanda Usrey, artist and proprietor of Studio by the Sea, hosted a painting class for a good cause on May 18. The plein air class was held along Campbell Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The fundraiser for Choctawhatchee … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Outdoor Family Fun
Tagged Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, south walton
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Seaside offering valet parking services this summer
The community of Seaside is now offering valet service during the busy summer months. PM Valet will park Seaside customers’ vehicles for them. Visitors will be able to drive into Central Square and park on their own or have someone … Continue reading
New book released about South Walton’s coastal dune lakes
Part-time South Walton resident and nature lover, Ginger Sinton has penned a colorful book on Walton County’s beautiful coastal dune lakes. The area’s rare coastal dune lakes are 15 dynamic, geological treasures. The full-color, 112-page, softbound photo book reveals the … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Home/Garden, Nature
Tagged Environment, home and garden, Nature, south walton
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