Tag Archives: Outdoor Family Fun

Explore nature along three trails in Bear Creek Educational Forest

Explore unique ecosystems at Bear Creek A wealth of wildlife, birds and wildflowers await visitors to Bear Creek Educational Forest just west of Tallahassee in Quincy. Located within the Lake Talquin State Forest, Bear Creek focuses on education, with an … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Marvel of Flight aviation festival in DeFuniak Springs May 19

Airplane rides, hot air balloons and fun for the entire family planned The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce teams up with the City of DeFuniak Springs to produce our second annual fly-in/aviation festival, “Marvel of Flight” on Saturday, May 19, … Continue reading

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Celebrate the Earth today and every day

Share the beauty of our Earth The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth, the earth which bore us and sustains us, the … Continue reading

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ArstQuest coming to Seaside Mother’s Day weekend

Annual arts festival celebrated May 11 -13 A celebration of the arts, the 24th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts and Music Festival by the sea is growing to include more activities for the whole family.  Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance … Continue reading

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Energy Conservation Discovery Expo in DeFuniak Springs May 5

Learn about alternative energy, shred old documents and recycle The City of DeFuniak Springs will be hosting a Energy Conservation Discovery Expo on Sat., May 5, 2012. Exhibits will be at the Caboose on Circle Drive and continue to the … Continue reading

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Live Oak Landing RV Resort in Freeport adds amenities

Swimming pool, jungle gym and motor boat rentals now available for guests Live Oak Landing in Freeport has finished the construction of several new additions to its RV resort along Black Creek near the Choctawhatchee Bay. “I’m very excited to … Continue reading

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YOLO Board Adventures offers stand up paddleboard rentals in South Walton

Explore area waterways from three locations Always wanted to try the stand up paddleboard experience? Opportunity awaits the novice and experienced SUP’er at YOLO Board Adventures in South Walton. YOLO Board Adventures offers three locations to paddle – Western Lake … Continue reading

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Walton County Extension and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park hosting Earth Day activities April 16 – 21

Interpretives, movies, beach clean up and festival lined up Throughout the week leading up to the Walton County Earth Day Festival, the University of Florida IFAS Extension and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be offering a variety of activities … Continue reading

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Choctawhatchee Estuary Festival at Rocky Bayou State Park April 28

Educational day of fun for everyone Date: Saturday, Apr. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks and the Mattie Kelly Cultural & … Continue reading

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Paddle, swim, fish or cave dive at Merritt’s Mill Pond in Marianna

Spring fed pond a natural wonder to explore What do Jackson Blue, Shangri-la, Twin Caves, Indian Wash Tub, Hole-in-the-Wall, Gator Hole, and Hidey Hole have in common? They are all names of springs feeding into the crystal clear waters of … Continue reading

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