Category Archives: Beaches

Explore the beautiful beaches of South Walton County.

Explore American military history at Fort Pickens

Step back in time at historic barrier island fort Located at the western end of Santa Rosa Island, Fort Pickens is an American military history relic. The largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay and its navy yard … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 18, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Local resident helps out stunned dolphin at Grayton Beach

Quick action saves the day for lucky dolphin Local resident Shane Carter was a quick thinker when he came to a rescue of a stunned dolphin along Grayton Beach in South Walton on Jan. 7, 2011. Here is Shane’s recap … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 9, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Camp Helen State Park history tour Jan. 7


Learn about the history of a beautiful local State Park Time: 10 – 10:45 a.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park invites you to their history walk at Camp Helen State Park. Come learn about the early … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 31, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Walton Outdoors top ten stories of 2011

Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people that have wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 29, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Merry Christmas from Walton Outdoors

Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas Walton Outdoors would like to thank all of our readers for sharing and exploring the wonders of the outdoors this year. Peace and harmony to you and yours this holiday season. We look … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 23, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Walton Outdoors top ten stories from 2011

Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people with wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a few … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 16, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Happy Thanksgiving from Walton Outdoors

I Thank Thee For diamond-studded velvet Behind a silver moon For music of the nightwinds, A nightingale’s sweet tune – For whispering trees And darkening peace – I Thank Thee For mountains carved of sea pearls For clouds that shroud … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 24, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Get in free to Florida State Parks Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day

State park system honors the nation’s service members and their families The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will offer free day-use entry to all* state parks on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, in recognition of Veterans Day. … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 8, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Back To Nature Festival at Grayton Beach State Park a great success

A great day outdoors! Hundreds of children and their families enjoyed a great day outdoors Oct. 15 during the Back To Nature Festival’s Explore at Grayton Beach State Park event. The day’s activities were hosted by Walton Outdoors for the … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 16, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Explore nature with Walton Outdoors at the Back To Nature Festival Oct. 15, 2011

Enjoy fishing, kayaking, YOLO boarding, wildlife exhibits and more! The South Walton Community Council is pleased to announce a fun-filled day of exploring nature at Grayton Beach State Park on Oct. 15, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. As … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 11, 2011 by Walton Outdoors