Category Archives: Nature

Explore nature in Walton County and Northwest Florida.

Rent a kayak, canoe, enjoy the water park and ride the zip line at Holmes Creek Livery in Vernon

Water fun awaits the adventurer at Holmes Creek Livery Holmes Creek near Vernon is one of the most beautiful places to explore in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. Abundant with wildlife and cool springs, Holmes Creek is a nature lover’s dream … Continue reading

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Watch for the Perigee “Super Moon” May 5-6

If you don’t love the full moon, close the drapes on May 5th The full Moon has a reputation for trouble. It raises high tides, it makes dogs howl, it wakes you up in the middle of the night with … Continue reading

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Explore nature along the boardwalk trail at Alys Beach

Scenic hike nestled along 30A Not many visitors or locals are aware of a secret little trail to explore off of Scenic Highway 30A. Nestled in 22 acres of preserved wetlands within the Alys Beach community, a ¾ mile boardwalk … Continue reading

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Star gazing by the shore at Henderson Beach State Park May 25

View through a telescope and learn about the stars in the sky The Department of Environmental Protection’s Henderson Beach State Park will host a star gazing program.  Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for … Continue reading

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Volunteer with Audubon to be a nesting shorebird monitor in South Walton

Be a part of nesting shorebird survival and learn how to be a beach steward on May 5 at Grayton Beach State Park It’s that time of year again when a young shorebird’s thoughts turn toward love. The breeding season … Continue reading

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Take a hike with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association in Northwest Florida Activities 2012 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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Explore nature along three trails in Bear Creek Educational Forest

Explore unique ecosystems at Bear Creek A wealth of wildlife, birds and wildflowers await visitors to Bear Creek Educational Forest just west of Tallahassee in Quincy. Located within the Lake Talquin State Forest, Bear Creek focuses on education, with an … Continue reading

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Celebrate the Earth today and every day

Share the beauty of our Earth The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth, the earth which bore us and sustains us, the … Continue reading

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Snake avoidance clinic for dogs at Hammock Bay April 21

The Emerald Coast Vizsla Club is hosting a Snake Avoidance Clinic with Dr. Bud Calderwood, DVM at Hammock Bay on April 21, 2012. This is the time of year those potentially deadly snakes start coming out of hibernation. The clinic is … Continue reading

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YOLO Board Adventures offers stand up paddleboard rentals in South Walton

Explore area waterways from three locations Always wanted to try the stand up paddleboard experience? Opportunity awaits the novice and experienced SUP’er at YOLO Board Adventures in South Walton. YOLO Board Adventures offers three locations to paddle – Western Lake … Continue reading

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