http://www.waltonoutdoors.com Your source for the outdoors in Walton County Florida and the surrounding area Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:26:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/wildlife-lighting-workshop-mar-23-in-santa-rosa-beach/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/wildlife-lighting-workshop-mar-23-in-santa-rosa-beach/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:43:05 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9758 Learn about the different types of lighting that work best for sea turtles and people The Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida Extension Office, and the South Walton Turtle Watch are offering a 2-hour workshop on Wildlife Lighting along the beachfront. Participants will learn about threatened and endangered sea [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/wildlife-lighting-workshop-mar-23-in-santa-rosa-beach/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/healthy-floridians-dog-walk-in-defuniak-springs-mar-27/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/healthy-floridians-dog-walk-in-defuniak-springs-mar-27/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:51:57 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9754 Have fun around the lake and enjoy some great exercise for you and your dog! The Walton County Health Dept. is sponsoring its third annual “Healthy Floridians” dog walk around Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs on Sat. March 27 with free registration starting at 10 a.m.  Best Dressed Dog contest judging at 11:30 a.m.  Free frisbee [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/healthy-floridians-dog-walk-in-defuniak-springs-mar-27/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-12/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-12/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:40:39 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9741 Gentle feline looking for forever home This fetching feline is Midge, a two and a half year old tabby.  Her white bib is a fitting frame for amazing amber eyes that compliment the golden highlights in her light tan coat.  Brought to Alaqua Animal Refuge as a kitten, Midge waits patiently for that special someone who [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-12/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/blue-eyed-deer-spotted-in-santa-rosa-beach/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/blue-eyed-deer-spotted-in-santa-rosa-beach/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:16:47 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9734 Photo courtesy Sonia-Dorise Miller Sessum Young blue-eyed deer spotted in Walton County Sonia-Dorise Miller Sessum of Santa Rosa Beach snapped this photo recently of a blue-eyed deer. “Last year there were three fawns born and about 4 weeks ago, I noticed that this boy had the most beautiful eyes….it really is striking,” said Sonia. Sonia continued to say [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/blue-eyed-deer-spotted-in-santa-rosa-beach/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/explore-seven-runs-creek-in-walton-county/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/explore-seven-runs-creek-in-walton-county/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:53:41 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9723 Seven Runs creek provides shaded canopy most of the paddle. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors Small scenic creek near Bruce a quiet journey of natural beauty Seven Runs creek, located off of State Road 81, just north of Bruce, in northeast Walton County is a scenic paddle through hardwood wetlands and cypress swamps. A short, 2-3 mile paddle, this [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/explore-seven-runs-creek-in-walton-county/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/creating-a-garden-with-children-open-house-at-e-o-wilson-biophilia-center-mar-27/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/creating-a-garden-with-children-open-house-at-e-o-wilson-biophilia-center-mar-27/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:04:00 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9695 Plant seedlings, tour exhibit hall, take a guided hike and view a film The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center at Nokuse Plantation will be hosting a “Creating a Garden with Children” open house event on Sat. Mar. 27, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  The exhibit hall will be open, guided hikes will be available, scheduled films [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/creating-a-garden-with-children-open-house-at-e-o-wilson-biophilia-center-mar-27/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-ranch-takes-natural-approach-to-raising-lamb/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-ranch-takes-natural-approach-to-raising-lamb/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:06:51 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9700 Katahdin sheep at the R&R Ranch. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors R&R Ranch in Gaskin raises grass fed Katahdin sheep As many folks are searching more to find locally produced, healthier food, it is a reassuring to know Walton County residents have several local farms providing quality produce. One such local farm that takes a natural approach is the R&R [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-ranch-takes-natural-approach-to-raising-lamb/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/bass-tournament-at-black-creek-lodge-mar-13/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/bass-tournament-at-black-creek-lodge-mar-13/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:01:48 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9679 Bass tournament to benefit Crestview High School track team Come enjoy great bass fishing on Black Creek, compete for cash and prizes, and support the Crestview High School Track Team. Meet at Black Creek Lodge in Freeport at daylight on Mar. 13. $50 per person. 50% payback, gift cards from Bass Pro Shop and Walmart. 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The Merchants of Seaside and the Seaside Repertory Theatre presents Seaside Rocks tournaments March 19 and April 9 at the Seaside Amphitheater.  The two separate tournaments give amateurs and experts alike the chance to show off their skill and originality as they compete to win a grand prize [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/seaside-rocks-guitar-hero-tournaments-mar-19-and-april-9/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/coopers-hawk-on-lake-powell/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/coopers-hawk-on-lake-powell/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:07:34 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9675 Cooper's hawk. Photo courtesy Jamie Conley. Beautiful adult Cooper’s hawk spotted near Lake Powell Among the bird world’s most skillful flyers, Cooper’s Hawks are common woodland hawks that tear through cluttered tree canopies in high speed pursuit of other birds. You’re most likely to see one prowling above a forest edge or field using just a few [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/coopers-hawk-on-lake-powell/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-11/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-11/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:58:44 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9670 Sweet gal likes to do the fox trot Trixie is an approximate 5 year and 3 month chow chow mix. She only has one eye, but is very sweet and lovable. She loves to run and play with you and other dogs. She thinks that she’s part fox as you can see she’s doing her fox [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-11/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/swfd-lifeguards-endure-chilly-water-on-first-day-of-pre-season-training/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/swfd-lifeguards-endure-chilly-water-on-first-day-of-pre-season-training/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:43:12 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9664 24 lifeguards endured chilly temperatures during training Mar. 5. 28 lifeguards getting ready for 2010 season start Mar. 13 24 of the 28 South Walton Fire District lifeguards started pre-season training and orientation on Mar. 5. With the Gulf water temperature of 59 degrees, each lifeguard has passed a rigorous physical ability test of running and swimming [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/swfd-lifeguards-endure-chilly-water-on-first-day-of-pre-season-training/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-lifeguards-start-mar-13/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-lifeguards-start-mar-13/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:34:42 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9639 Walton County beach parks with lifeguards, easy access, parking, and restroom facilities Walton County’s beaches in Miramar Beach and along Scenic Highway 30A offer many public beach accesses. Locals have their favorites, whether it be good surf, quiet strolls or the safety of a lifeguard available. South Walton Fire [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-lifeguards-start-mar-13/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/step-up-florida-tracking-animals-walk-at-topsail-hill-preserve-state-park-mar-20/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/step-up-florida-tracking-animals-walk-at-topsail-hill-preserve-state-park-mar-20/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:37:34 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9654 Raccoon tracks along the sand at Topsail. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors Take a hike with animal tracker Mike Townsend Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park 9:00 a.m. This outdoor interpretive will focus on tracking animals and finding out how many are in an area any what type with avid tracker Mike Townsend. Meet at the Day-Use parking lot off [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/step-up-florida-tracking-animals-walk-at-topsail-hill-preserve-state-park-mar-20/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/have-breakfast-with-a-park-ranger-at-topsail-hill-preserve-state-park-mar-13/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/have-breakfast-with-a-park-ranger-at-topsail-hill-preserve-state-park-mar-13/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:39:49 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9646 Learn about park wildlife at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach Saturday, March 13 – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Come and join the Rangers of Topsail Hill and ask them all the questions you can think of about park wildlife.  To cover the [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/have-breakfast-with-a-park-ranger-at-topsail-hill-preserve-state-park-mar-13/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/the-swallow-tailed-kite-graceful-raptors-of-our-wetlands/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/the-swallow-tailed-kite-graceful-raptors-of-our-wetlands/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:08:48 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=6880 Photo courtesy of Steve Matherly. Florida’s birding trail symbol is often spotted gliding around Walton County FWC report The swallow-tailed kite is a snack-food junkie if ever there was one. It spends most of the day aloft, eating on the run – catching bugs and eating them in one swoop, then circling and diving to devour another. Elanoides forficatus [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/the-swallow-tailed-kite-graceful-raptors-of-our-wetlands/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/marathon-race-to-close-roads-on-30a-mar-7/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/marathon-race-to-close-roads-on-30a-mar-7/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:46:22 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9497 3000 runners will be participating in the Seaside School half marathon race along Scenic Hwy. 30A. Help keep the runners safe by observing the following road closures along Scenic Highway 30A: •    The eastbound lane of 30-A will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. from Seaside to Highway 393 at Gulf Place. •    Both lanes of [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/marathon-race-to-close-roads-on-30a-mar-7/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/celebrate-florida-scenic-highway-day-on-30a/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/celebrate-florida-scenic-highway-day-on-30a/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:26:58 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=9611 Events in Santa Rosa Beach include presentation Mar. 26 and tours of Scenic 30A Mar. 27 Almost two years after being designated as a Florida Scenic Highway, Walton County’s Scenic 30-A corridor is more vibrant than ever. After officially earning designation as a Florida Scenic Highway in May of 2008, Scenic 30-A has continued to work [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/celebrate-florida-scenic-highway-day-on-30a/feed/ 0