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Outdoor family fun in Walton County and Northwest Florida.

Walton Outdoors top ten stories of 2011

Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people that have wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a … Continue reading

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Take a hike or a paddle with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee Chapter 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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Polar bear plunges in and around Walton County Jan. 1

Brave souls get chilly on New Years Day Want to start off the new year with a cool head? Head over to the various polar bear plunges in and around Walton County on Jan. 1. Polar Bear Plunge at WaterColor … Continue reading

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Celebrate the new year with a guided hike at Camp Helen State Park Jan. 1

Rejuvenate by taking a family friendly trek through a state park close to home The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will sponsor free, guided hikes in nine state parks on New Year’s Day as part of … Continue reading

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E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center open Dec. 27, 28 and 29

Center will be closed on Dec. 24th and 31st. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will be open to the public Dec. 27, 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. They will be featuring special programs along with an … Continue reading

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Walton Outdoors top ten stories from 2011

Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people with wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a few … Continue reading

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Lisa Miller and her Birds of Prey featured presenter at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Dec. 17

Find out who Squatch is! On Dec. 17, come see Lisa Miller and her Birds of Prey presentation at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center from 11 a.m. -  2 p.m. Do you know who “Squatch” is? It’s not what you … Continue reading

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DeFuniak Springs Christmas Parade draws a crowd

Folks from all around lined Circle Drive to watch the annual DeFuniak Springs Christmas Parade on Dec. 10. Hosted by the DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club, the parade featured a variety of colorful floats, a marching band, and even a group … Continue reading

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Neigh and Bray Fun Show in DeFuniak Springs Dec. 17

Kids of all ages enjoy horse back riding at Pleasant Ridge Arena Pleasant Ridge Arena in DeFuniak Springs is holding a Neigh and Bray Fun Show on Dec. 17 at 12 Noon. Hosted by owners Diana and Red Brannon, young … Continue reading

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Countdown Seaside! New Year’s Celebration Dec. 31

Location: Seaside Time: 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Join your friends and family to welcome 2012 on New Year’s Eve with the 3rd Annual Countdown SEASIDE on Saturday, Dec. 31st. The Seaside Merchants invite everyone out for Countdown Seaside! A … Continue reading

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