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Category Archives: Parks
Choctawhatchee Estuary Festival at Rocky Bayou State Park April 28
Educational day of fun for everyone Date: Saturday, Apr. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks and the Mattie Kelly Cultural & … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Birding, Eco tourism adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks
Tagged Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun
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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
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
Dead River Landing park improvements near completion
New parking area, camp sites and camping areas By Jeffrey Powell DeFuniak Springs Herald Thanks in large part to a $175,000 grant from the Northwest Florida Water Management District the Dead River Landing has received several much needed improvements recently … Continue reading
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Tagged Dead River Landing, Fishing, Hunting, walton county, walton parks
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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
Posted in Beaches, Biking, Birding, Eco tourism adventure, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking
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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
Posted in Biking, Birding, Eco tourism adventure, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking
Tagged Biking, Birding, Eco tourism, Fishing, hiking, Kayaking/Canoeing, Nature, northwest florida, Outdoor Family Fun, wildlife
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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
South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach Mar. 10
Lifeguards will be stationed at eight South Walton beach accesses Twenty-nine South Walton Fire District lifeguard candidates graduated training academy on March 9, 2012. Of the 29, eight are new lifeguards. The candidates completed 80 hours of medical training, surf … Continue reading
Learn about exotic invasive plants at Topsail Mar. 2
Learn how to protect your backyard from invasive plants Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Come out and celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week at Topsail Hill. Please join the park for a presentation and learn all … Continue reading
Fish, hike, paddle and enjoy birding on the coastal dune lakes of South Walton
Recreational activities abound on these rare coastal dune lakes Walton County is well known for its beautiful beaches and great fishing. Less known to those that have never visited the area, are the unique and scenic coastal dune lakes that … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaches, Birding, boating, Eco tourism, Fishing, florida state parks, Kayaking/Canoeing, Nature, northwest florida, Outdoor Family Fun, Stand up paddle boarding, walton county, walton parks
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