Category Archives: Outdoor Family Fun

Outdoor family fun in Walton County and Northwest Florida.

Enjoy license-free fishing days June 1 and 8, 2013

Saltwater June 1, freshwater June 8 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be celebrating a saltwater license-free fishing day June 1 and a freshwater license-free fishing day June 8. License-free fishing days are a great opportunity for … Continue reading

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13th Annual Choctawhatchee Bay Old Nick’s Speckled Trout Shootout May 25-June 2, 2013

Get ready for the 13th Annual Choctawhatchee Bay Old Nick’s Speckled Trout Shootout May 25-June 2, 2013. This great tournament has several divisions to enter! Download 2013 Trout tournament rules and entry form Adult and children’s divisions. Entry fee prior … Continue reading

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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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Artists gather to paint for a good cause

Amanda Usrey, artist and proprietor of Studio by the Sea, hosted a painting class for a good cause on May 18. The plein air class was held along Campbell Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The fundraiser for Choctawhatchee … Continue reading

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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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Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant present Bream World Championships June 15, 2013

Compete for cash prizes Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant present the 5th Annual Bream World Championships Sat., June 15 at Red Bay Grocery. Entry fee is $25 (up to 3 anglers) additional anglers $10 ea. Prizes will be … Continue reading

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Walton County 4-H announces Summer programs

Dive into Summer with 4-H! JUNE 4-H Tech Wizards Robotics Workshop June 10 – 13, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Ages 11 & up UF IFAS Extension Office, DeFuniak Springs, COST $30.00 4-H Tech Wizards Robotics Workshop II June 17—June … Continue reading

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Pleasant Ridge Arena hosts Neigh and Bray fun show May 18

Kids of all ages enjoy horse back riding at Pleasant Ridge Arena Pleasant Ridge Arena in DeFuniak Springs is hosting a Neigh and Bray Fun Show. Sponsored by owners Diana and Rex Brannon, young children will enjoy stick races, and … Continue reading

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Walk Her Way strut June 7

Men, women and children of all ages are invited to don high heels for Walk Her Way at Rosemary Beach’s Town Center on Friday, June 7, 2013 starting at 6 pm. Sponsored by Rosemary Beach Foundation and Shelter House, this strut … Continue reading

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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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