Tag Archives: boating

Find a Florida boat ramp on FWC website

FWC promotes boating access with new database The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) introduced a new feature on its website. Users can now view and search a database of Florida boat ramps. “Providing safe, convenient access to Florida’s … Continue reading

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Florida Sportsman Expo comes to Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Feb. 25-26

Everything fishing, hunting and boating Florida Sportsman magazine will be hosting the popular Florida Sportsman Expo at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach the weekend of Feb. 25-26, 2012. The expo is like a three-ring circus for anglers, … Continue reading

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Improvements made to Point Washington boat ramp

Renovations include six new parking stalls The Point Washington boat ramp on North County Highway 395 at Choctawhatchee Bay is now open following scheduled improvements aimed to benefit fishermen and boaters. The South Walton facility now has designated truck and … Continue reading

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Cessna Park boat ramp now open

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend! The Cessna Park boat ramp has reopened on County Road 393 at Hogtown Bayou. Recently completed improvements include a new ramp and two L-shaped loading docks on each side of the ramp. In … Continue reading

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St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach offers something for everyone

One of Florida’s top 10 parks chock full of adventure It doesn’t take long to understand why St. Andrews State Park is consistently named one of the top ten parks in the State of Florida. With more than 1,200 acres … Continue reading

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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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Bluewater Bay Marina is hosting a Cardboard Boat Race Sept. 12

Grab your cardboard and duct tape and join the fun! Come join the fun as Bluewater Bay Marina hosts a cardboard boat race at the L.J. Schooner’s Oyster Bar at Bluewater Bay Marina. See how creative you can get with … Continue reading

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Exploring Walton County’s Black Creek and Mitchell River

Boating along adjacent waterways provide a for laid back day up the creek Accessible from either the Choctawhatchee Bay or one of several boat ramps off of CR 3280 such as Black Creek Lodge, Black Creek and the Mitchell River … Continue reading

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Rags to Riches sailboat Regatta slated for July 3

Long-running Hobie race runs from Grayton Beach to Seagove and back The 15th Rags to Riches Regatta is set for Saturday, July 3, 2010.  The race brings together Hobie 16 sailing enthusiasts in honor of Independence Day.  Registration begins at … Continue reading

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Kayaking adventure on Holmes Creek to the Choctawhatchee River and Spring Run

Local eco guide describes access points, currents and landscape of local waterways in colorful detail Earth Day was coming up and I wanted to scout a potential trip in lower Washington County.  With that in mind I gave Lori from … Continue reading

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