Tag Archives: Outdoor Family Fun

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

Florida Sportsman Expo comes to Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Feb. 25-26

Everything fishing, hunting and boating Florida Sportsman magazine will be hosting the popular Florida Sportsman Expo at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach the weekend of Feb. 25-26, 2012. The expo is like a three-ring circus for anglers, … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 29, 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

Civil War camp, battle and music in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 27 – 29

One of many Chautauqua Assembly events this weekend The Walton Guard Civil War Camp will be set up in the historic Lake Yard of DeFuniak Springs beginning Friday morning, Jan. 27 and lasting through Sunday afternoon. Ten tents and displays … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 24, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Mardi Gras dog parade and festival at Hammock Bay Feb. 18

Enjoy a parade, costume contest, movie and more Time: 4 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 Location: Hammock Bay, Freeport Come make history at the 1st Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade at Hammock Bay. The theme this year is Beach Bound … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 21, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Choctawhatchee Audubon events and programs for February 2012

Join the Audubon for birding education and field trips The following are upcoming events and programs for the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society: February 2: Monthly Meeting: The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society will offer a public program titled, “Shorebirds of the Florida Panhandle”, … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 20, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Explore American military history at Fort Pickens

Step back in time at historic barrier island fort Located at the western end of Santa Rosa Island, Fort Pickens is an American military history relic. The largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay and its navy yard … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 18, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Take a hike with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee Chapter Activities 2012 Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 17, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

Explore geocaching hidden treasures in and around Walton County

Hundreds of hidden treasures can be found in North and South Walton If you have a Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled device and a little bit of imagination, you don’t need to go far to find hours of great family … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 15, 2012 by Walton Outdoors