Tag Archives: kayaking

Paddle your way around the Panhandle

  Kayaks an easy fit for anyone interested in outdoor fun     With the Gulf of Mexico, the Choctawhatchee Bay and numerous lakes, creeks and rivers in the area, kayaking is a popular sport in the Panhandle. And with … Continue reading

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Nature girl’s weekend picks

Friday, July 24 Seaside movies under the stars Seaside Amphitheater at  8:00 p.m. Daddy Day Camp – Hilarity reins when Daddy Day Care owners Charlie and Phil expand their business to include running a summer camp. Determined to provide their … Continue reading

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Rocky Bayou State Park a perfect place for family adventure

Paddle, hike, picnic and bird watch at State Park in Niceville Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, known by most as Rocky Bayou State Park sets nestled along State Road 20 in Niceville along Rocky Bayou. The park boasts 357 … Continue reading

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WaterSound hosting weekend of fun for everyone June 12-14

Golf, kayaking, lawn games and swimming all part of the fun-filled weekend at WaterSound The community of WaterSound and The St. Joe Company will host a free public event to celebrate the summer season in South Walton County.  Held at … Continue reading

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Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival May 2

Family Festival to be held at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park The second annual Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival, a free family & community event for all ages, will be held Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 am. to 4:00 p.m. … Continue reading

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Paddler Completes Saltwater Florida Trail

Entire Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail paddled Matt Keene’s and Jodi Eller’s Sunshine Expedition reached a significant  milestone on Jan. 5 as Matt arrived at Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola. In a 3-½ month sea kayaking trip, Matt Keene became … Continue reading

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Surf and inshore fishing report

Pompano, redfish, bluefish, flounder being caught surf fishing Surf Fishing Surf Fishing in the winter offers some interesting possibilities.  In the last few weeks we have seen lots of big bull reds, bluefish, black drum, pompano and even bonita caught … Continue reading

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Eglin recreation permits now available

by Jerron Barnett Eglin Environmental Public Affairs EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Attention all Eglin outdoor recreation enthusiasts, the Fiscal Year 2008 hunting, fishing and recreation permits will go on sale at Jackson Guard Wednesday, beginning at 7 a.m. … Continue reading

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