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Explore American military history at Fort Pickens

Step back in time at historic barrier island fort Located at the western end of Santa Rosa Island, Fort Pickens is an American military history relic. The largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay and its navy yard … Continue reading

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Local resident helps out stunned dolphin at Grayton Beach

Quick action saves the day for lucky dolphin Local resident Shane Carter was a quick thinker when he came to a rescue of a stunned dolphin along Grayton Beach in South Walton on Jan. 7, 2011. Here is Shane’s recap … Continue reading

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Camp Helen State Park history tour Jan. 7


Learn about the history of a beautiful local State Park Time: 10 – 10:45 a.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park invites you to their history walk at Camp Helen State Park. Come learn about the early … 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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Panoramic views of ancient sandunes await at Deer Lake State Park

A beautiful walk awaits you in South Walton Tucked away along Scenic Highway 30A, just west of WaterSound, Deer Lake State Park offers park goers a look at one of Northwest Florida’s diverse ecosystems. Walk along ancient sand dunes, a … Continue reading

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Railroad vines bloom along South Walton beaches

Beautiful plant strengthens sand dunes Always a pleasant sight along our beaches, the beautiful blooming railroad vine is also an important protector of our sand dunes. As with the sea oats, the plant helps to stabilize the dunes by rooting … Continue reading

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Shorebirds along the Gulf at Grayton Beach State Park

Gulls, terns and sandpipers call Grayton Beach State Park home An early morning walk at Grayton Beach State Park can provide pleasant surprises for the beachcomber. Gulls, terns and sandpipers are a welcome sight along the Gulf of Mexico’s shoreline. … Continue reading

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Learn about sharks at Topsail Sept. 15

Learn about these fascinating creatures Thurs. Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a presentation on sharks. Sharks are fascinating creatures that can range in size from 6 in. … Continue reading

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Free admission to Florida State Parks Sept. 11, 2011

Show library card, library book or donate a new or gently used book for admission Enjoy free admission to a Florida State Park this Sunday, Sept. 11!  All you need to do is show a library card, library book or … Continue reading

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Tropical Storm Lee hammers South Walton beaches

Storm produces strong rip currents, beach erosion  A high surf advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Sept. 6 as strong winds and high surf conditions hammer South Walton Beaches. On Sept. 4 Tropical Storm Lee inched its way onhore … Continue reading

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