Category Archives: Kayak/Canoe

Find great places to kayak and canoe in Walton County and Northwest Florida.

Campbell Lake Canoe Trip June 4 at Topsail

Time: 1:15 p.m. Join the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park’s rangers for a unique opportunity to paddle Campbell Lake. Located within the heart of Topsail Hill, Campbell Lake is the larger of the parks two coastal dune lakes. You will … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 31, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

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 →

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Posted on May 22, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Explore The Outdoors Festival coming to Live Oak Landing Oct. 5, 2013

A great day of outdoor fun in store Walton Outdoors is happy to announce we will be hosting the Explore The Outdoors Festival on Oct. 5, 2013. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 15, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Paddle or float down Spring Creek in Marianna

Enjoy a lazy day enjoying nature Looking for a scenic, easy day of paddling along a spring fed creek? Head over to Marianna in Jackson County and enjoy the clear waters of Spring Creek. This beautiful, sandy bottom creek winds … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 7, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Explore Seven Runs Creek in Walton County

Twists, turns and scenic beauty along this gem of a creek Seven Runs creek, located off of State Road 81, just north of Bruce, is a scenic paddle through hardwood wetlands and cypress swamps. A short, 2.3 mile paddle, this … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 30, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Panhandle Outdoors LIVE offering ecological field excursions across Northwest Florida

Explore nature with a Natural Resource Extension Agent The Natural Resource Extension Agents of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) present the 2013 edition of Panhandle Outdoors LIVE, a series of guided field excursions highlighting … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 19, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Major improvements on the way for three Holmes Creek landings

Restoration planned for Hightower, Spurling and Live Oak Landings Continuing its focus on water supply and natural resource protection, the Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board today approved an agreement of up to $200,000 with Washington County for a … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 14, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Take a hike on the Florida Trail along Econfina Creek

Scenic vistas await the explorer Hiking the Florida Trail along the Econfina Creek just north of Panama City is a must do for anyone who enjoys nature. This portion of the Trail in Northwest Florida runs along the creek for … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 12, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Take a hike or paddle with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association in Northwest Florida Activities 2013 Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 7, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

DEP secures conservation easement over Seven Runs Creek

Final land acquisition from the $10 million secured under the MOEX consent decree TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida has acquired conservation land over Seven Runs Creek in Walton County as part of a recently announced $10 million settlement with … Continue reading →