http://www.waltonoutdoors.com Your source for the outdoors in Walton County Florida and the surrounding area Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:45:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-sea-turtle-nests-headed-to-the-east-coast/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-sea-turtle-nests-headed-to-the-east-coast/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:27:31 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11408 South Walton Turtle Watch Group assists USFWS, NOAA and FWC in relocation program It was a busy morning on South Walton beaches July 26 as South Walton Turtle Watch assisted U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration biologists in relocating sea turtle nests. The nests are being relocated to the [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-sea-turtle-nests-headed-to-the-east-coast/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/moon-sets-morning-awakens-along-south-walton-beaches/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/moon-sets-morning-awakens-along-south-walton-beaches/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:49:16 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11403 Lavender clouds across the skies over the Gulf of Mexico With a full moon setting, a colorful morning awakes on July 26 on South Walton beach in Seagrove.]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/moon-sets-morning-awakens-along-south-walton-beaches/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/tropical-depression-bonnie-has-little-impact-on-south-walton-beaches/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/tropical-depression-bonnie-has-little-impact-on-south-walton-beaches/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:00:49 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11398 Storm causes small surf action, rip currents Tropical depression Bonnie had little impact on South Walton Beaches July 24. The storm action did, however created rip currents and 2-4 foot seas along South Walton’s beaches. With wind speeds less than 30 m.p.h. and dissipating, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect at this [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/tropical-depression-bonnie-has-little-impact-on-south-walton-beaches/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/colorful-path-to-the-gulf-of-mexico/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/colorful-path-to-the-gulf-of-mexico/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:33:16 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11343 Beach path a canvas of color Local resident Jamie Conley snapped this beautiful photo of a path to the beach near Seagrove in South Walton County. The colorful flowers are part of the Asteraceae (aster or daisy) family, native to our coastal beaches. “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” ~ Henry David [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/colorful-path-to-the-gulf-of-mexico/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/emerald-coast-surfrider-takes-the-helm-on-local-gulf-dos-water-testing/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/emerald-coast-surfrider-takes-the-helm-on-local-gulf-dos-water-testing/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:15:06 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11277 Organization hopes to enlighten on water health, seeks public support With concerns of the oil and dispersant’s effects reaching the Florida Panhandle shores, both surfers and beach goers are anxious to know if it is safe to enter the Gulf of Mexico. Local surfing organization, Emerald Coast Surfrider Foundation started going the extra mile on [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/emerald-coast-surfrider-takes-the-helm-on-local-gulf-dos-water-testing/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-in-free-day-at-florida-state-parks-july-17/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-in-free-day-at-florida-state-parks-july-17/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:57:21 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11274 Celebrate Recreation and Parks month with swimming, hiking or sitting  under a shade tree! Recognizing the benefits of time spent outdoors in Florida’s environment, Governor Charlie Crist recently signed a proclamation highlighting July as Recreation and Parks Month in Florida. Saturday, July 17 the Florida Park Service (FPS) will offer FREE entry to all state [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-in-free-day-at-florida-state-parks-july-17/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/choctawhatchee-audubon-society-looking-for-shorebird-count-volunteers/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/choctawhatchee-audubon-society-looking-for-shorebird-count-volunteers/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:22:59 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11253 Be a part of the Audubon bird count! Choctawhatchee Audubon Society, encouraged by Audubon of Florida, is organizing weekly surveys of certain shorebirds along the Gulf Coast. Currently they are in need of volunteers for the State Park areas in Walton County. A good pair of binoculars or a scope will allow counting of our [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/choctawhatchee-audubon-society-looking-for-shorebird-count-volunteers/feed/ 2 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/strong-rip-currents-keep-swfd-busy-with-rescues/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/strong-rip-currents-keep-swfd-busy-with-rescues/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:02:13 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11201 More than a dozen people rescued from the Gulf July 2 The SWFD responded to four water rescue calls involving eight distressed swimmers by 11:30 a.m. July 2 and four more by 2 p.m. As SWFD lifeguards worked tirelessly to warn beach goers of the inherent dangers that the surf conditions presented, many times their [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/strong-rip-currents-keep-swfd-busy-with-rescues/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/health-advisory-issued-for-topsail-state-park-area/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/health-advisory-issued-for-topsail-state-park-area/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:15:28 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11177 Advisory issued for Stallworth Lake outfall to the western edge of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park UPDATE: Health Advisory rescinded July 2 From the Walton County Sheriff’s office: The Walton County Health Department issued a health advisory this afternoon, following a report by the Walton County Emergency Operations Center of oil substances coming ashore along [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/health-advisory-issued-for-topsail-state-park-area/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/thousands-across-the-globe-participate-in-hands-across-the-sand/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/thousands-across-the-globe-participate-in-hands-across-the-sand/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:15:00 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11115 Seaside drew more than 400 participants in global event Thousands of people across the globe participated in the Hands Across The Sand event on June 26, 2010. Dave Rauschkolb, founder of the event and his family participated along with more than 400 supporters at Seaside Florida. Hands Across the Sand is a movement to oppose [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/thousands-across-the-globe-participate-in-hands-across-the-sand/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-begins-next-phase-of-beach-protection-plan/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-begins-next-phase-of-beach-protection-plan/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:47:48 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11112 Sand berms to be created on 19.2 miles of county beaches Walton County received approval today from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to move forward with the next phase of its coastal protection plan.  Work will begin immediately to construct a sand berm on approximately 19.2 miles of Walton County Beaches, (not including [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-begins-next-phase-of-beach-protection-plan/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-morning-dedicated-to-cleaning-the-coast-july-5/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-morning-dedicated-to-cleaning-the-coast-july-5/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:17:44 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11109 South Walton Community Council and Beaches of South Walton Tourist Development Council host beach clean up day The South Walton Community Council (SWCC) members and volunteers will gather on Monday, July 5th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for the annual July 5th beach cleanup. Bill Schultz, SWCC board member emphasizes that only fireworks related trash and [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-morning-dedicated-to-cleaning-the-coast-july-5/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-beautiful-view-to-the-gulf-at-inlet-beach/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-beautiful-view-to-the-gulf-at-inlet-beach/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:33:46 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11103 Pathway reveals spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico South Walton resident Jamie Conley snapped this stellar view of the Gulf of Mexico at Inlet Beach on June 24.]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-beautiful-view-to-the-gulf-at-inlet-beach/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/health-advisory-issued-for-six-miles-of-walton-county-beaches/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/health-advisory-issued-for-six-miles-of-walton-county-beaches/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:21:48 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11095 Advisory issued for Miramar Beach east to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park UPDATE: Health Advisory rescinded June 25 The Walton County Health Department issued a health advisory this afternoon, following a report by the Walton County Emergency Operations Center of oil substances coming ashore along a six mile stretch of Walton County Beaches. The advisory [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/health-advisory-issued-for-six-miles-of-walton-county-beaches/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/consortium-brings-proven-technologies-to-gulf-clean-up/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/consortium-brings-proven-technologies-to-gulf-clean-up/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:19:15 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11021 Gulf Recovery Team, LLC brings innovative ideas for oil spill clean up By Rick Thomason They are scientists and engineers with one focus: They want to put to use the technologies they have developed or have permission to distribute to help clean up the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. They are [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/consortium-brings-proven-technologies-to-gulf-clean-up/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-responds-quickly-to-oil-impact-at-topsail-hill-preserve-state-park/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-responds-quickly-to-oil-impact-at-topsail-hill-preserve-state-park/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:43:11 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11015 County takes proactive approach to clean up and prevention and installs silt fencing and Geohay Walton County has reported minimal impacts from a moderate amount of small tar balls around Topsail Hill State Preserve. Oil reported on the surface of the water remains nine miles off Walton County’s shoreline, but these initial impacts are due [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-responds-quickly-to-oil-impact-at-topsail-hill-preserve-state-park/feed/ 3 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-continues-to-respond-to-the-oil-situation-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-continues-to-respond-to-the-oil-situation-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:06:56 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11012 Preparations include possible implementation of berms, geo-bales and silt fencing The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is flying a helicopter daily to obtain real time reports of the location and status of oil. Areas of oil have been spotted three to five miles south of Destin. Wind and water currents change the position of the concentrations [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-continues-to-respond-to-the-oil-situation-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/the-gulf-of-mexico-june-17/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/the-gulf-of-mexico-june-17/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:22:45 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11009 The Gulf of Mexico June 17, 2010 at Blue Mountain Beach in South Walton County Florida.]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/the-gulf-of-mexico-june-17/feed/ 0