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Camellia Fest and Heritage Day at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 25

Learn all about camellias and history at Eden Location: Eden Gardens State Park Sat. Feb. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden State Gardens, Inc. would like to invite everyone to the … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 2, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Learn about sharks at Topsail Feb. 3

Learn about these fascinating creatures of the Gulf 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 … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 31, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Camp Helen State Park history tour Feb. 4

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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Posted on January 26, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Camp out and paddle Marianna waterways Mar. 1 – 4

Explore some of Northwest Florida’s most beautiful waterways The ‪Florida Panhandle Canoe & Kayak Connection‬ is hosting a camp-out and paddle 4-day event March 1-4 at Florida Caverns State Park. Camp out at the beautiful State Park and paddle Dry … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 26, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Take a Northwest Florida expedition into nature with a Natural Resource Extension Agent

Great excursions across the Florida Panhandle in 2012 The Natural Resource Extension Agents of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) present Panhandle Outdoors LIVE, a series of guided field excursions highlighting unique ecological features throughout … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 5, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

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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Posted on December 31, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Celebrate the new year with a guided hike at Camp Helen State Park Jan. 1

Rejuvenate by taking a family friendly trek through a state park close to home The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will sponsor free, guided hikes in nine state parks on New Year’s Day as part of … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 27, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

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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Posted on December 16, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Learn about prescribed fires at Topsail Dec. 16

Get answers to all your burning questions Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Fire is a natural process that has shaped Florida’s ecosystems over the years. Prescribed fires play a vital role in restoring “fire-dependent” natural communities. … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 8, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

Wesley house at Eden Gardens State Park dressed up for the holidays and Candlelight Tour Dec. 17

Tour the house every Thursday – Monday Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden invite you to join them for a tour of the Wesley house this holiday season. Each of the rooms of the historic house have … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 16, 2011 by Walton Outdoors