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/south-walton-sea-turtle-nests-headed-to-the-east-coast/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-sea-turtle-nests-headed-to-the-east-coast/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:27:31 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11408 South Walton Turtle Watch Group assists USFWS, NOAA and FWC in relocation program It was a busy morning on South Walton beaches July 26 as South Walton Turtle Watch assisted U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration biologists in relocating sea turtle nests. The nests are being relocated to the [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-sea-turtle-nests-headed-to-the-east-coast/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/moon-sets-morning-awakens-along-south-walton-beaches/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/moon-sets-morning-awakens-along-south-walton-beaches/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:49:16 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11403 Lavender clouds across the skies over the Gulf of Mexico With a full moon setting, a colorful morning awakes on July 26 on South Walton beach in Seagrove.]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/moon-sets-morning-awakens-along-south-walton-beaches/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/learn-about-coastal-dune-lakes-at-northwest-florida-college-south-walton-center/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/learn-about-coastal-dune-lakes-at-northwest-florida-college-south-walton-center/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:06:26 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11302 Classes will be held July 27, August 3, 10 Get up-close and personal with Walton County’s coastal dune lakes. Classes will offer classroom type instruction, guided tours, and on-site discussion about different topics focused on coastal dune lakes. Topics will include: What is a coastal dune lake?, coastal morphology, water quality of coastal dune lakes, [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/learn-about-coastal-dune-lakes-at-northwest-florida-college-south-walton-center/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/strong-rip-currents-keep-swfd-busy-with-rescues/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/strong-rip-currents-keep-swfd-busy-with-rescues/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:02:13 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11201 More than a dozen people rescued from the Gulf July 2 The SWFD responded to four water rescue calls involving eight distressed swimmers by 11:30 a.m. July 2 and four more by 2 p.m. As SWFD lifeguards worked tirelessly to warn beach goers of the inherent dangers that the surf conditions presented, many times their [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/strong-rip-currents-keep-swfd-busy-with-rescues/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/seaside-serves-up-hot-tunes-under-the-stars-every-wednesday/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/seaside-serves-up-hot-tunes-under-the-stars-every-wednesday/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:37:46 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=11141 Celebrate the summer with great live music The Seaside Summer Concert Series every Wednesday hosts popular acts from across the southeast, and beyond, in the Seaside Amphitheater. Many of the artists featured this summer have never performed in Seaside or anywhere along the Florida Gulf Coast, so don’t miss your chance to experience these amazing [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/seaside-serves-up-hot-tunes-under-the-stars-every-wednesday/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/fun-events-in-store-at-seaside-july-4th-celebration/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/fun-events-in-store-at-seaside-july-4th-celebration/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:48:32 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10924 Parade, watermelon eating contest, live music with Dread Clampitt and fireworks! The Merchants of Seaside host a fun-filled Fourth for families of all ages! Kick off the Independence Day at the annual South Walton 4th of July Parade at 8 a.m., enjoy a variety of events during the day including a watermelon eating contest and [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/fun-events-in-store-at-seaside-july-4th-celebration/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/proposed-oil-clean-up-plan-in-place-for-south-walton-beaches/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/proposed-oil-clean-up-plan-in-place-for-south-walton-beaches/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:41:14 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10896 Coastal dune lake protection plan in effect Local agencies in Walton County continue to work together to ensure that our coastline remains oil free and open for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The South Walton Fire District lifeguards have played a vital role on the front lines. This past weekend when a dozen quarter [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/proposed-oil-clean-up-plan-in-place-for-south-walton-beaches/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/blue-mountian-beach-morning-in-south-walton/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/blue-mountian-beach-morning-in-south-walton/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:54:31 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10880 Cherishing the moments along the beach Low humidity and clear water makes for a beautiful morning walk along South Walton’s beaches June 8.]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/blue-mountian-beach-morning-in-south-walton/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/lightning-lights-up-the-sky-in-south-walton/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/lightning-lights-up-the-sky-in-south-walton/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:39:03 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10839 The place where light dwells Local South Walton resident and photographer Brandan Babineaux captured this beautiful lightning show in Seaside June 5. Brandan describes his experience: “Summer thunderstorms can be very dramatic along the gulf coast. I’ve been wanting to try to photograph lightning but the conditions were never in my favor and being at [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/lightning-lights-up-the-sky-in-south-walton/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-ready-for-the-seaside-4th-of-july-parade/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-ready-for-the-seaside-4th-of-july-parade/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:18:14 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=5451 Time to get out your red, white a blue and join the parade It is that time of year again; time to bring out your patriotic paraphernalia to celebrate our Independence Day with the “South Walton 4th of July Parade,” Sunday, July 4th beginning at 8 a.m. As is the case each and every year, [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/get-ready-for-the-seaside-4th-of-july-parade/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/enjoying-quality-time-along-south-walton-beaches/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/enjoying-quality-time-along-south-walton-beaches/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:15:02 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10824 Catching some waves at Blue Mountain Beach Local surfers were out in force this weekend enjoying the waves. Pictured here is Dylan Sturdivant catching one in the Gulf of Mexico at Blue Mountain Beach access on June 5. Dylan is the son of Trish and Michael Sturdivant of Santa Rosa Beach. Many locals are out [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/enjoying-quality-time-along-south-walton-beaches/feed/ 1 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-community-council-hosting-beach-clean-up-june-5-6/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-community-council-hosting-beach-clean-up-june-5-6/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:48:53 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10821 Head to local beach access from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and help clean up trash Please come out Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, 2010 to clean the beaches before any evidence of oil arrives. If oil hits the shore, debris that comes into contact with oil will be considered hazardous waste and [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/south-walton-community-council-hosting-beach-clean-up-june-5-6/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/learn-about-turpentining-at-topsail-june-19/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/learn-about-turpentining-at-topsail-june-19/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:17:33 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10796 Be a part of a turpentine crew as you head out to the piney woods Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 19, 10:00 a.m. Be part of the turpentining crew as they go out into the piney woods and earn their daily babbits (or tokens good only at the company store).  Skeeter and Boss [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/learn-about-turpentining-at-topsail-june-19/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/live-music-heats-up-the-night-every-wedndesday-in-seaside/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/live-music-heats-up-the-night-every-wedndesday-in-seaside/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 21:11:05 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10788 Hot tunes under the stars kicks off the summer! The Seaside Summer Concert Series kicks off an eleven week run of the best music along the Emerald Coast starting Wednesday, June 2nd. Each week popular acts from across the southeast, and beyond, will take the stage in the Seaside Amphitheater. Many of the artists featured [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/live-music-heats-up-the-night-every-wedndesday-in-seaside/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/free-saltwater-fishing-weekends-may-29-31-and-june-5-6/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/free-saltwater-fishing-weekends-may-29-31-and-june-5-6/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 19:03:11 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10711 Memorial Day weekend and opening weekend for red snapper will be free 
for Floridians and visitors to the Sunshine State PENSACOLA – Governor Charlie Crist announced two free fishing weekends to help draw visitors to the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine State. Both residents and nonresidents in Florida can fish for saltwater species around the [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/free-saltwater-fishing-weekends-may-29-31-and-june-5-6/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/an-incredible-school-of-bull-nose-rays-captured-on-film-in-santa-rosa-beach/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/an-incredible-school-of-bull-nose-rays-captured-on-film-in-santa-rosa-beach/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 14:21:08 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10685 A beautiful day brings special treat for beach goers on May 26 This beautiful school of bull nose rays were captured on video by South Walton photographer Fletcher Isacks. Fletcher is working on his videography business and works with his wife Lesley with her photography. Fletcher is currently working on a video with visitflorida.com. To [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/an-incredible-school-of-bull-nose-rays-captured-on-film-in-santa-rosa-beach/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/bp-opens-claims-office-in-walton-county/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/bp-opens-claims-office-in-walton-county/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 23:51:50 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=10583 Office in Santa Rosa Beach will be open 7 days a week From the Walton County Sheriffs Office: At noon today, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center went to a level 3 activation. The situation with the oil spill continues to be about the same as it was with the oil being approximately [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/bp-opens-claims-office-in-walton-county/feed/ 0 http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/go-fishing-with-the-pros/ http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/go-fishing-with-the-pros/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 13:43:55 +0000 Walton Outdoors http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/?p=3776 Your guide to the best fishing in the Walton County area For those that like to cast a line out in the water, it goes without saying that fishing is always good in Walton! Most anytime of year, a good angler is bound to catch something – whether surf fishing for pompano, catching snapper in [...]]]> http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/go-fishing-with-the-pros/feed/ 1