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/learn-about-dolphins-at-topsail-aug-7/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/learn-about-dolphins-at-topsail-aug-7/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:45:56 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11464 Learn about these fascinating mammals and what they eat Saturday, Aug. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Come and join this fun for all ages program on dolphins. Learn about their habitat, what they eat, and which ones you might see while visiting Florida. Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A and take a short hike [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/learn-about-dolphins-at-topsail-aug-7/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/emerald-coast-wildlife-refuge-presents-owls-and-other-critters-at-topsail-july-31/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/emerald-coast-wildlife-refuge-presents-owls-and-other-critters-at-topsail-july-31/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:28:32 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11450 Learn about the fascinating critters that live in our area Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach July 31 at 11:30 a.m. Come and join the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge as they present their rehabilitated wildlife for your viewing pleasure. Learn about the fascinating critters that are right here [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/emerald-coast-wildlife-refuge-presents-owls-and-other-critters-at-topsail-july-31/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/explore-the-spring-fed-waterways-of-northwest-florida/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/explore-the-spring-fed-waterways-of-northwest-florida/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:39:58 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11442 Not only our most valuable water sources, spring fed waterways provide extraordinary adventure Some of the most beautiful places to explore Northwest Florida are along our spring fed waterways. These creeks, streams and rivers provide incredible recreation and eco tourism along with the valuable drinking water our communities rely on. Florida boasts more than 700 [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/explore-the-spring-fed-waterways-of-northwest-florida/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/41st-annual-wausau-possum-festival-august-7/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/41st-annual-wausau-possum-festival-august-7/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:21:25 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11361 Head over to downtown Wausau  in Washington County for some possum fun! Events include parade and possum auction, arts and crafts and live bluegrass and gospel music all afternoon. Be sure to try some possum stew, it is surprisingly good. Share in the laughs when local politicians and celebrities bid against each other for the [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/41st-annual-wausau-possum-festival-august-7/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/national-night-out-at-freeport-regional-sports-complex-aug-3/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/national-night-out-at-freeport-regional-sports-complex-aug-3/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:17:22 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11375 Night out to support Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting National Night out at Freeport Regional Sports Complex on Aug. 3. Pack the patrol car and bring a school supply item and support the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center. Events will be held from 6 [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/national-night-out-at-freeport-regional-sports-complex-aug-3/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/take-a-hike-along-a-florida-trail/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/take-a-hike-along-a-florida-trail/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:21:35 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=3640 Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters Activities July/August 2010 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 bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/take-a-hike-along-a-florida-trail/feed/ 2 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/exploring-walton-county%e2%80%99s-black-creek-and-mitchell-river/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/exploring-walton-county%e2%80%99s-black-creek-and-mitchell-river/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:04:24 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=6615 Boating along adjacent waterways provide a for laid back day up the creek Accessible from either the Choctawhatchee Bay or one of several boat ramps off of CR 3280 such as Black Creek Lodge, Black Creek and the Mitchell River are two waterways that offer the perfect opportunity to explore nature, fish or bird watch. [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/exploring-walton-county%e2%80%99s-black-creek-and-mitchell-river/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/yolo-board-stand-up-paddle-series-family-day-july-18/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/yolo-board-stand-up-paddle-series-family-day-july-18/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:13:33 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11299 YOLO board competitions fun for the entire family Location: WaterColor Boat House, 5 p.m. The YOLO Stand Up Paddle Series Family Day events offer a chance for family members to get out on the water and paddle together. Everyone is welcome from novice to advanced paddlers and children are able to try paddling on their [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/yolo-board-stand-up-paddle-series-family-day-july-18/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/music-under-the-stars-with-jacob-jeffries-band-at-seaside-july-14/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/music-under-the-stars-with-jacob-jeffries-band-at-seaside-july-14/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:04:39 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11293 Jacob Jeffries Band at Seaside July 14 Seaside Amphitheater – 7 p.m. The Seaside Summer Concert Series every Wednesday hosts popular acts from across the southeast, and beyond, in the Seaside Amphitheater. July 14, Jacob Jeffries Band will perform Jacob Groten is a vegetarian, has broken fourteen bones and, most importantly, has managed to cull [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/music-under-the-stars-with-jacob-jeffries-band-at-seaside-july-14/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-in-free-day-at-florida-state-parks-july-17/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-in-free-day-at-florida-state-parks-july-17/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:57:21 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11274 Celebrate Recreation and Parks month with swimming, hiking or sitting  under a shade tree! Recognizing the benefits of time spent outdoors in Florida’s environment, Governor Charlie Crist recently signed a proclamation highlighting July as Recreation and Parks Month in Florida. Saturday, July 17 the Florida Park Service (FPS) will offer FREE entry to all state [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-in-free-day-at-florida-state-parks-july-17/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/explore-nature-along-the-holmes-creek-canoe-trail/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/explore-nature-along-the-holmes-creek-canoe-trail/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:24:24 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=6508 Head up Highway 79 to Vernon for a full day of paddling fun Holmes Creek is one of the most diverse paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle area. As part of Florida’s statewide system of Greenways and Trails, Holmes Creek flows through a variety of diverse habitats.  The upper and lower portions pass high sandy [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/explore-nature-along-the-holmes-creek-canoe-trail/feed/ 4 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/2nd-annual-yolo-board-seaside-celebration-september-14-%e2%80%93-18/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/2nd-annual-yolo-board-seaside-celebration-september-14-%e2%80%93-18/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:52:09 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11212 Stand-up paddleboard races, art show, free concert and silent auction will benefit South Walton Fire Department Junior Lifeguard Program YOLO Board announces details of the 2nd Annual YOLO Board Seaside Celebration scheduled from Tuesday, September 14th to Saturday, September 18th in Seaside, FL.  The celebration planned includes five days of Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) inspired activities [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/2nd-annual-yolo-board-seaside-celebration-september-14-%e2%80%93-18/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-fire-district-urges-safety-with-fireworks-this-weekend/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-fire-district-urges-safety-with-fireworks-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:55:38 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11199 Nothing says “Happy Birthday, America” like a night sky full of colorful fireworks, but there are some things you should know before you take a trip to a local fireworks store Under Florida law, only novelty-type fireworks are legal for consumer usage, and anything that flies in the air or explodes is illegal. The law [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-fire-district-urges-safety-with-fireworks-this-weekend/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/seaside-serves-up-hot-tunes-under-the-stars-every-wednesday/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/seaside-serves-up-hot-tunes-under-the-stars-every-wednesday/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:37:46 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11141 Celebrate the summer with great live music The Seaside Summer Concert Series every Wednesday hosts popular acts from across the southeast, and beyond, in the Seaside Amphitheater. Many of the artists featured this summer have never performed in Seaside or anywhere along the Florida Gulf Coast, so don’t miss your chance to experience these amazing [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/seaside-serves-up-hot-tunes-under-the-stars-every-wednesday/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/upcoming-paddles-in-the-panhandle-2/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/upcoming-paddles-in-the-panhandle-2/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:11:28 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=3383 The West Florida Canoe and Kayak Club offers a variety of paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. If you are interesting in becoming a member, you can go to their website at www.clubkayak.com/wfckc or contact Wes Mosteller at wesjane@earthlink.net Guests are welcome on trips as long as they have the skills to safely navigate the [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/upcoming-paddles-in-the-panhandle-2/feed/ 2 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-celebrates-independence-day-july-3-and-4/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-celebrates-independence-day-july-3-and-4/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:22:25 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11136 Tons of fun this Independence Day weekend with events on Saturday and Sunday all over Walton County! Freeport fun day and parade July 3 The Freeport Planters Association is hosting an Independence Day fun day and parade. Starting at 3 p.m., the fun will begin at the Freeport City pool with swimming, inflatables, rock wall [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-celebrates-independence-day-july-3-and-4/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/head-out-to-the-yolo-board-race-june-25-and-watch-the-race-and-meet-a-star/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/head-out-to-the-yolo-board-race-june-25-and-watch-the-race-and-meet-a-star/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:46:28 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11106 Watch 15-year old surf and stand-up paddle boarder phenom Slater Trout race with the SoWal Lifeguard team Slater Trout (www.slatertrout.com) will make a guest appearance at the YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series Race Three Event on Friday, June 25th at Baytowne Marina at 5:00 p.m. Originally from the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast, Slater currently resides [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/head-out-to-the-yolo-board-race-june-25-and-watch-the-race-and-meet-a-star/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/your-guide-to-four-of-the-best-rope-swings-in-the-florida-panhandle/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/your-guide-to-four-of-the-best-rope-swings-in-the-florida-panhandle/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:30:23 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11064 Take time out to swing into the cool water Summer is here and folks are looking for fun ways to cool off. Walton county and the surrounding area has many creeks and springs to enjoy beating the heat and here is a list of four great places to take a swing. Morrison Springs This 161-acre [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/your-guide-to-four-of-the-best-rope-swings-in-the-florida-panhandle/feed/ 1