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/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-22/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-22/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:08:24 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11392 Biscuit looking for ‘furever’ home The big brown eyes of this captivating canine are bright with the hope of finding a loving forever home.  Biscuit, a five and a half year old Labrador mix, was given her unusual name not because her gorgeous tan and white coat resembles a perfectly baked breakfast goodie, but because [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-22/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-21/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-21/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:33:40 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11321 Pumba looking for ‘furever’ home If you would like a small, very enthusiastic dog to brighten your life and dispel the doldrums of these hot summer days, Pumba may be exactly the pup you’re looking for.  This cute canine is nine months old and a perfect mix of Schnauzer and Yorkie.  His coat, mostly black, [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-21/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/art-reception-for-beaches-of-south-walton-artist-of-the-year-july-15/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/art-reception-for-beaches-of-south-walton-artist-of-the-year-july-15/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:11:06 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11287 Art reception for Michael Granberry Location: Art of Simple Gallery – Ruskin Place, Seaside, July 15 at 5 p.m. A Photography Reception unveiling the 2010 Beaches of South Walton Artist of the Year, Michael Granberry’s, photographic series: “The Study of People & Places of Walton County. Live music by Sawmill Gravy & the Biscuits. Attending [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/art-reception-for-beaches-of-south-walton-artist-of-the-year-july-15/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/rain-barrel-workshop-in-santa-rosa-beach-july-29/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/rain-barrel-workshop-in-santa-rosa-beach-july-29/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:46:07 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11267 Build your own rain barrel and take it home with you The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance along with the UF/IFAS Extension Service will be hosting a rain barrel workshop on July 29 from 5 – 7 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Walton County Extension Office located at 70 Logan Lane, Grayton Beach To [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/rain-barrel-workshop-in-santa-rosa-beach-july-29/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-20/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-20/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:59:02 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11157 Gentle feline looking for ‘furever’ home Mercedes is just one of the many feline residents hoping to be adopted.  A two and a half year old tortoiseshell long hair, Mercedes has beautiful yellow/green eyes and a silky coat of black generously highlighted by a golden tan.  She is gentle, quiet and super affectionate.  While she [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-20/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-19/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-19/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:51:17 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11048 Pilar looking for ‘furever’ home Pilar is an Anatolian shepherd/Labrador mix. She is a year old, has intelligent brown eyes and a golden tan coat highlighted in all the right places with stylish white accents. Her sweet and gentle disposition make her a favorite among the staff and volunteers at Alaqua Animal Refuge. She loves [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-19/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/zinnias-blooming-in-red-bay/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/zinnias-blooming-in-red-bay/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:24:55 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10992 Red Bay a rainbow of color As summer approaches vegetables are ready and flowers are blooming everywhere. Red Bay Grocery has zinnias available at $5.99 per bundle, and approximately 2 dozen flowers are in each bundle. They also have locally grown blueberries, red potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant available for purchase. Red Bay is located at [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/zinnias-blooming-in-red-bay/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/its-blueberry-time-in-the-florida-panhandle/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/its-blueberry-time-in-the-florida-panhandle/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:23:33 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10898 Where to find local sweet blueberries to pick or purchase in Walton County and the surrounding area June and July is the time of year to head out and find tasty Florida blueberries. In addition to a great topping for cereal or salads, blueberry pancakes, muffins and coffee cakes are also a popular homemade treat [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/its-blueberry-time-in-the-florida-panhandle/feed/ 3 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-guide-to-florida-snakes/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-guide-to-florida-snakes/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:05:56 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=7127 Knowledge is power when sharing the outdoors with these interesting reptiles Florida has an abundance of wildlife, including a wide variety of reptiles. Snakes, and their cousins the alligators, crocodiles, turtles and lizards, play an interesting and vital role in Florida’s complex ecology. Many people have an uncontrollable fear of snakes. Perhaps because man is [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/a-guide-to-florida-snakes/feed/ 2 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/adams-florida-century-farm-in-defuniak-springs-a-family-tradition-for-six-generations/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/adams-florida-century-farm-in-defuniak-springs-a-family-tradition-for-six-generations/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:19:11 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10772 Walton farm provides healthy produce to local communities The tradition of small family-run farms across America has declined dramatically over the years, as the number of family operated farms in the United States has been reduced almost 90 percent since World War II. These days, most of the food consumers eat are produced by large [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/adams-florida-century-farm-in-defuniak-springs-a-family-tradition-for-six-generations/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/remember-our-brave-soldiers-this-memorial-day/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/remember-our-brave-soldiers-this-memorial-day/#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 12:08:39 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10707 Take a moment for remembrance of our brave soldiers who gave their lives for the United States of America As many of us enjoy an extended Memorial Day weekend by firing up the grill, popping a cold one, watching the Indy 500, or simply enjoying an extra day off with family and friends at the [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/remember-our-brave-soldiers-this-memorial-day/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/milkweed-a-must-for-attracting-monarch-butterflies/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/milkweed-a-must-for-attracting-monarch-butterflies/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 19:27:23 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10668 Now is the time to plant your butterfly magnets Whether you call it butterflyweed or milkweed, this is one group of “weeds” you want in your landscape. They are butterfly magnets. The leaves are the preferred food source for the caterpillar of several species of butterflies, including monarchs. The flowers provide nectar for both butterflies [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/milkweed-a-must-for-attracting-monarch-butterflies/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-18/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-18/#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 13:59:52 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10624 Oh, what an irresistible smile! Esprit is the French word for spirit, and it seems the perfect name for this cute canine.  A two year old collie/golden retriever mix, Esprit has come through some difficult doggie times without losing her sweet disposition or her enthusiasm for life. Esprit has big brown eyes complimented by a [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-18/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-beach-driving-permits-now-on-sale/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-beach-driving-permits-now-on-sale/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 23:27:08 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10580 Only those holding existing permits will be granted new one effective June 1 Walton County tax collectors office is now offering beach driving permit renewals. Effective June 1, only real property owners in Walton County will be issued renewals. Those owners also must already have an existing permit in their name on Jan. 12 of [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/walton-county-beach-driving-permits-now-on-sale/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-17/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-17/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 15:19:54 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10505 Lab mix pup looking for love Spring is a time for new life, and Rolf is the perfect embodiment of the season.  An adorable pup who is a black Lab mix, Rolf can be distinguished from his siblings by the six white hairs on his not yet manly chest.  Filled with the joy of living, [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-17/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/cottages-for-kids-comes-to-rosemary-beach-may-8/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/cottages-for-kids-comes-to-rosemary-beach-may-8/#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 18:24:23 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10388 Fundraiser runs through May 30 With tremendous imagination and craftsmanship, local builders and architects come together to create, construct and decorate whimsical playhouse cottages that look like they have popped out from the pages of a fairytale to modern creations brimming with creativity. These fun playhouses will be auctioned to raise money for Children’s Volunteer [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/cottages-for-kids-comes-to-rosemary-beach-may-8/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/yellow-flies-are-back/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/yellow-flies-are-back/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:49:51 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=5211 It’s that time of year again, and those nasty yellow flies are here… here are some tips for armoring yourself In Florida, the name “yellow fly” is used to describe about a dozen different species of yellow-bodied biting flies. “Yellow flies” readily attack man and are usually abundant in Florida with peak annoyance occurring in [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/yellow-flies-are-back/feed/ 12 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-16/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-16/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:14:30 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10216 BEA-utiful is the perfect word to describe this little girl A two year old beagle, Bea is quiet and well mannered.  Since she loves kids and is always ready to play, she would be an excellent addition to any family.  Loyal to the core, Bea is an awesome canine companion.  Right now she is happy [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/alaqua-animal-refuge-friend-of-the-week-16/feed/ 0