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A variety of nature trails await the explorer at Conservation Park in Panama City Beach

22 miles of trails at new park Looking for a great park to explore and hike a new trail? Then head over to the newly completed Conservation Park in Panama City Beach for a great little nature trek. With more … Continue reading

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Wildflower and butterfly hike a featured event at Back To Nature Festival Oct. 14-16

Take a walk into the forest with a master gardener and naturalist Oct. 15 Locals and visitors will have the opportunity to learn about wildflowers and butterflies with and expert this year at the Back To Nature Festival in South … Continue reading

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Wildflowers bloom in the Point Washington State Forest

Autumn brings colorful display to the forest floor Fall months in the Point Washington State Forest offers a diverse landscape for a hiker or biker to explore the area’s natural beauty. Most of the State Forest consists of sandhill, basin … Continue reading

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Ponce de Leon Springs State Park the perfect place for a family outing

Pack a lunch and take a cool dip in the springs Interested in exploring the perfect place to take the family and enjoy a swim in a spring? Pack up a picnic lunch and head over to Ponce de Leon … Continue reading

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Learn about wildlife at Topsail July 2

Learn about the critters that call Topsail their home Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park With over 1,600 acres at the park to explore there is a pretty good chance you may have an encounter with one … Continue reading

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Choctawhatchee Audubon field trip to North Walton May 7

  Experience Mother Nature at her best on a bird watching hike near Darlington Time: 8 a.m. Explore eighty acres of beautiful uplands in North Walton County with the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society May 7. Dave and Patty Gordon, owners of … Continue reading

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Hike the Florida National Scenic Trail at Nokuse Plantation

Creek side natural beauty awaits the explorer in Bruce The Nokuse Plantation portion the Florida Trail offers upland, wetland and freshwater natural habitats along the Lafayette Creek and Big Head Branch creek in Walton County. Whether you chose a short … Continue reading

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Explore fishing, hunting, canoeing, hiking and camping at Eglin Air Force Base Reservation

More than 265,000 acres of recreational opportunities await the outdoor enthusiast Eglin Air Force Base Reservation is much more than the largest AFB in the free world. Within its 464,000 acres, more than 265,000 are open for public recreation.  Activities … Continue reading

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Point Washington State Forest fall wildflowers in bloom

Season brings colorful display to the forest floor Most any time of year, the Point Washington State Forest offers a diverse landscape for a hiker or biker to explore our area’s natural beauty. Most of the forest’s area consists of … Continue reading

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Tracking wild critters a featured event at Back To Nature Festival Oct. 15-17

Take a hike with animal tracker Mike Townsend Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Time: 9 a.m., Oct. 16 Join the South Walton Community Council for a fun weekend of nature based activities Oct. 15-17. The Back to Nature Festival … Continue reading

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