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Wounded warrior shares his love of fishing on the Choctawhatchee River

Walton area captain gives back to fellow wounded soldiers Outdoorsman Mark McDuffie has been fishing the waterways of the Choctawhatchee River since he was five-years-old. Now 32, the Geneva, Ala. born McDuffie knows all the sweet spots along the river … Continue reading

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Choctawhatchee River Paddle Trail in the works

57 miles of planned boat ramp improvements span from Morrison Springs to Black Creek near the Bay Walton County, Northwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Greenways and Trails are working together to provide … Continue reading

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Live Oak Landing to host grand opening celebration June 9

Ribbon cutting ceremony to include public tours and refreshments Live Oak Landing, located along the Choctawhatchee Bay, will be having its Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 9 in celebration of the property being the only overnight lodging … Continue reading

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Remnants of the Captain Fritz steamboat remain in the Choctawhatchee riverbed

Low water levels expose remnants of Walton history Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s much of Walton County’s commerce was transported via water. Sown lumber, turpentine and vegetables were shipped to the mills and markets of Pensacola via … Continue reading

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Take a journey to lost lake at Tilley Landing

Old growth swamp forest sparks the imagination Driving down the sloping gravel road, I felt the temperature drop slightly, and soon noticed the changes in the flora as I ventured into the swamp forest of the Choctawhatchee River Basin. About … Continue reading

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Serenity awaits the nature lover at the Choctaw Lodge Bed and Breakfast

Paradise found on the Choctawhatchee River When Ron and Kathryn Hardy of Panama City Beach walked into Sandi’s Feed and Seed in Lynn Haven back in 2009, they had little idea about how dramatically their lives were about to change. … Continue reading

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Explore Seven Runs creek in Walton County

Small scenic creek near Bruce a quiet journey of natural beauty Self guided or guided 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 … Continue reading

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Update on road closures due to river flooding in Walton County

Choctawhatchee River has crested at 19 feet Here’s an updated list of road closures due to flood waters along the Choctawhatchee River in the Bruce and Red Bay communities in eastern Walton County: (1). Smokehouse Lake Road (2). River Road … Continue reading

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Back to Nature Festival featured tour: Choctawhatchee River Safari

Take a closer look at old Florida during the Back To Nature Festival Oct. 16 – 18 Join the South Walton Community Council for a fun weekend of nature activities Oct. 16- 18 throughout South Walton. The nature festival offers … Continue reading

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Cool off on a hot summer day at Morrison Springs

Walton County Park offers spectacular scenery both above and below the water line Walton County offers many places to explore. In the summertime, the one that can’t be beat is Morrison Springs in the Northeastern part of the county. Just … Continue reading

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