http://www.waltonoutdoors.com Your source for the outdoors in Walton County Florida and the surrounding area Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:45:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/choctawhatchee-audubon-society-looking-for-shorebird-count-volunteers/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/choctawhatchee-audubon-society-looking-for-shorebird-count-volunteers/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:22:59 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11253 Be a part of the Audubon bird count! Choctawhatchee Audubon Society, encouraged by Audubon of Florida, is organizing weekly surveys of certain shorebirds along the Gulf Coast. Currently they are in need of volunteers for the State Park areas in Walton County. A good pair of binoculars or a scope will allow counting of our [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/choctawhatchee-audubon-society-looking-for-shorebird-count-volunteers/feed/ 2 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/kayak-hike-sail-or-bike-with-into-the-wild-eco-diversions-in-the-florida-panhandle/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/kayak-hike-sail-or-bike-with-into-the-wild-eco-diversions-in-the-florida-panhandle/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:04:13 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=8497 Expert guide service offers unique nature adventures Into the Wild Eco-Diversions in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida offers a unique guide service accommodating anyone looking to explore nature in the Florida Panhandle. With such a vast amount of natural beauty in the area, ITW offers the opportunity to experience it all with the unique variety of [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/kayak-hike-sail-or-bike-with-into-the-wild-eco-diversions-in-the-florida-panhandle/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/fall-boasts-new-developments-at-eden-gardens-state-park/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/fall-boasts-new-developments-at-eden-gardens-state-park/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:55:51 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=8168 New entrance, office, paving canoe/kayak launch highlight parks’ changes One of the most beautiful parks in Walton County sits along Tucker Bayou in Point Washington in South Walton County. Large moss covered live oaks, gardens, walking trails and panoramic views of the bayou provide a visual delight for the visitor to this historic Florida State [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/fall-boasts-new-developments-at-eden-gardens-state-park/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/take-a-hike/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/take-a-hike/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:17:03 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=2197 A look at the hiking, biking, riding and birding trails in the Walton County area Walton County, Florida offers a number of trails available to the hiker, biker, birder and horse rider. Maintained and managed by several different agencies and properties, including the state’s Florida Trail, Division of Forestry, and the County, there are a [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/take-a-hike/feed/ 4 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/enjoy-the-indigenous-beauty-of-florida-caverns-state-park/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/enjoy-the-indigenous-beauty-of-florida-caverns-state-park/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:37:09 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=7829 Explore a cavern, take a hike along a bluff or paddle up the Chipola River at this incredible Florida State Park Boasting more than 1,300 acres, the Florida Caverns State Park has a much to offer visitors interested in the exploring the outdoors. The caverns are the biggest draw to the park, with 32 caves [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/enjoy-the-indigenous-beauty-of-florida-caverns-state-park/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-look-at-the-lesser-know-parks-of-walton-county/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-look-at-the-lesser-know-parks-of-walton-county/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:39:38 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=7098 A variety of parks await the explorer in Walton County Anyone living in Walton County, or the Florida Panhandle for that matter, share something in common. We all live in a place that hosts the most beautiful beaches to be found anywhere. The shimmering Gulf of Mexico, the soft white sand, the rolling dunes… this [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-look-at-the-lesser-know-parks-of-walton-county/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-journey-to-falling-waters-state-park/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-journey-to-falling-waters-state-park/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:47:59 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=6820 Enjoy fern-covered ancient sinkholes at this incredible park Depending on what time of year you visit Falling Waters State Park, you may or may not view a cascading waterfall into a 100-foot deep ancient sinkhole, as the waterfall is dependent on the ground seepage from rainfall. However, if you are a nature lover, don’t let [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-journey-to-falling-waters-state-park/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/nature-girls-weekend-picks-19/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/nature-girls-weekend-picks-19/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:54:08 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=6541 Friday, July 17 Seaside movies under the stars Location: Seaside Amphitheater at 8:00 p.m. Hotel for Dogs – Animals are strictly forbidden at Andi and her little brother Bruce’s foster home. But for Friday, the adorable dog they secretly care for, they’re ready to risk everything. For more information, go to seasidefl.com Saturday, July 18 [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/nature-girls-weekend-picks-19/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/rocky-bayou-state-park-a-perfect-place-for-family-adventure/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/rocky-bayou-state-park-a-perfect-place-for-family-adventure/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:28:18 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=5969 Paddle, hike, picnic and bird watch at State Park in Niceville Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, known by most as Rocky Bayou State Park sets nestled along State Road 20 in Niceville along Rocky Bayou. The park boasts 357 acres of wooded walking trails of sand pine scrub, longleaf pine, sand hill forests, pine [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/rocky-bayou-state-park-a-perfect-place-for-family-adventure/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/snowy-plovers-and-least-terns-nesting-at-grayton-and-deer-lake-state-park/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/snowy-plovers-and-least-terns-nesting-at-grayton-and-deer-lake-state-park/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:33:17 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=5954 June and July is nesting season for threatened shore birds Grayton Beach State Park is hosting two least tern nests and one snowy plover nest this late spring. Deer Lake State Park has four least terns and two snowy plover nests. Please be careful as you walk along these State Park beaches as the young [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/snowy-plovers-and-least-terns-nesting-at-grayton-and-deer-lake-state-park/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/celebrate-get-outdoors-day-today-in-walton-county/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/celebrate-get-outdoors-day-today-in-walton-county/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:26:18 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=5884 June 13 is state-wide ‘Get Outdoors Day’ Gov. Charlie Crist recently recognized June as National Great Outdoors Month, encouraging residents and visitors to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 13. WaltonOutdoors.com has a multitude of activities you can choose from, including places to kayak, fish, hike a trail, find the perfect beach, or [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/celebrate-get-outdoors-day-today-in-walton-county/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/take-a-bike-ride-with-the-adventure-club/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/take-a-bike-ride-with-the-adventure-club/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 13:54:43 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=3471 Adventure Club bike rides for May/June May 26, 8 a.m. - Bike ride and watch the Blue Angels practice (www.navalaviationmuseum.org ) in the Navy Point/Marcus Point/Pensacola Country Club area of Pensacola.  Please meet at the Food World Grocery Store at 4051 Barrancas Ave. in Pensacola.  We will bike for a short distance to a good [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/take-a-bike-ride-with-the-adventure-club/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-outdoors-florida/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-outdoors-florida/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:57:13 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=4392 It’s official! Getting outdoors is good for you Gov. Charlie Crist and his Cabinet signed a resolution Mar. 24 encouraging families to Get Outdoors Florida!  The resolution recognizes the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights and  promotes Get Outdoors Florida! activities April 4-5 and throughout the year. When introducing the resolution Commissioner Charlie Bronson said, “Spending [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-outdoors-florida/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/want-to-help-the-painted-bunting/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/want-to-help-the-painted-bunting/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:32:39 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=3751 Painted Bunting Observer Team needs help from volunteers The Painted Bunting Observer Team project at the University of North Carolina Wilmington needs your assistance with these brightly colored migratory birds. The team is looking for volunteers to help with research in Florida to develop strategies to bring the bird populations up to healthy and sustainable [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/want-to-help-the-painted-bunting/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/adventure-club-activites-for-nov/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/adventure-club-activites-for-nov/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:04:43 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=1370 Join the Adventure Club on a bike ride SUNDAY, January 25, 2  p.m. - Exploratory bike ride in the East Milton area.  Meeting place and  detailed directions in a later e-mail.  Early supper after the ride at a local restaurant.  Contact:  Clarice Hebinck 850-581-4591 or Bobbi Serpico 850-499-4404. TUESDAY, January 27, 3 p.m. – Bike [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/adventure-club-activites-for-nov/feed/ 0