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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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6th Annual Grayton Beach Kids Fishing Tournament May 12

Time to catch some fish! The sixth annual CCA Kids Fishing Tournament will be held from 8 a.m. – noon on Saturday, May 12 at Grayton Beach. Sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association, this popular tournament is for boys and … Continue reading

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South Walton Turtle Watch keeps track of nesting sea turtles

Sea turtle nesting season runs May 1 – October 31 According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on earth, and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. However, they face an … Continue reading

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Gulf coast lupine blooms along South Walton area beaches

Beautiful blue shrub a welcomed sight In the springtime, sand dunes along the beaches in South Walton are dolloped with beautiful blue lupine. The gulf coast lupine (Lupinus westianus) is a native plant and endemic to Florida. Lupine habitats are … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for Mar. 29

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching some flounder along the causeway, also quite a few small redfish and a small speckled trout. Creeks/river: Folks are catching bream finally on the river along with a few bass. Surf: Scattered … Continue reading

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Find the Easter Bunny in Walton County April 5 – 8

Area family activities include Easter egg hunts, live music and more Easter Bunny and egg hunt at Coastal Branch Library April 5 The Easter Bunny will be hopping into the Walton County Coastal Branch Library Reading Garden April 5th, 11 … Continue reading

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Adrenaline Telluride MountainFilm On Tour at WaterColor April 11-12

Get up and get moving, you’ll be jumping out of your seats with excitement Wild rapids, snow covered mountains and rocky trails will send you to the peaks and beyond. Enjoy these action films which will get your adrenaline pumping … Continue reading

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Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces launch of state-wide beach access map

More than 825 miles of Florida’s beaches one click away Florida’s 825 miles of sandy beaches are a national treasure, here for you to enjoy. Whether quiet and secluded or bustling with activity, Florida beaches are renowned for their beauty, … Continue reading

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South Walton Turtle Watch looking for a few good volunteers

2012 turtle nesting season about to start Love sea turtles and want to be a part of a great team of turtle nest walkers? South Walton Turtle Watch is looking for a few good volunteers. If you like getting up … Continue reading

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