Category Archives: Outdoor Family Fun

Outdoor family fun in Walton County and Northwest Florida.

June Summer Horse Camp offered in Santa Rosa Beach

Fun hunter and jumper horse training offered with Allison Richards Four-day hunter/jumper horse camps for ages 6-12 will be offered in Santa Rosa Beach in June 2012. The dates for the camps will be June 12-15 or June 19-22, 2012. … Continue reading

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Paddle, swim, fish or cave dive at Merritt’s Mill Pond in Marianna

Spring fed pond a natural wonder to explore What do Jackson Blue, Shangri-la, Twin Caves, Indian Wash Tub, Hole-in-the-Wall, Gator Hole, and Hidey Hole have in common? They are all names of springs feeding into the crystal clear waters of … Continue reading

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Find the Easter Bunny in Walton County April 5 – 8

Area family activities include Easter egg hunts, live music and more Easter Bunny and egg hunt at Coastal Branch Library April 5 The Easter Bunny will be hopping into the Walton County Coastal Branch Library Reading Garden April 5th, 11 … Continue reading

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Adrenaline Telluride MountainFilm On Tour at WaterColor April 11-12

Get up and get moving, you’ll be jumping out of your seats with excitement Wild rapids, snow covered mountains and rocky trails will send you to the peaks and beyond. Enjoy these action films which will get your adrenaline pumping … Continue reading

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Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces launch of state-wide beach access map

More than 825 miles of Florida’s beaches one click away Florida’s 825 miles of sandy beaches are a national treasure, here for you to enjoy. Whether quiet and secluded or bustling with activity, Florida beaches are renowned for their beauty, … Continue reading

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Explore the natural beauty of Camp Helen State Park

Take a hike, bike or swim in Gulf of Mexico at this wonderful Florida State Park Surrounded by water on three sides, Camp Helen State Park is nestled in natural beauty. Lake Powell, a rare coastal dune lake on the … Continue reading

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Four license-free fishing days in Florida start April 7

Freshwater: April 7 and June 9  Saltwater: June 2 and Sept. 1 Grab your fishing rods and tackle box. It’s almost time – April 7 – to take advantage of the first of four license-free fishing days scheduled for this … Continue reading

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Choctawhatchee Audubon events for April

Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon for outdoor birding adventures and education APRIL 5: MONTHLY MEETING: Cameron Jaggard of the Pew Environmental Group will discuss the threat of surface long-line fishing and will present info on alternative fishing methods at the regular … Continue reading

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Hike, bike, camp and horseback ride at Sand Pond Recreation Area in Pine Log State Forest

Sand Pond Recreation Area a great place to explore nature Looking for a fun place to explore nature with the family? Load up the bikes and head over to Pine Log State Forest for a day of exploring trails. Located … Continue reading

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Walton County Earth Day Festival and 5K Run/Walk April 21

The 4th Annual Walton County Earth Day Festival and 5K Race will be held on April 21, 2012 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The event will kick-off with a beach clean up, where you can pitch in and help … Continue reading

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