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Explore The Outdoors Festival coming to Live Oak Landing Oct. 5, 2013

A great day of outdoor fun in store Walton Outdoors is happy to announce we will be hosting the Explore The Outdoors Festival on Oct. 5, 2013. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the … Continue reading

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Paddle or float down Spring Creek in Marianna

Enjoy a lazy day enjoying nature Looking for a scenic, easy day of paddling along a spring fed creek? Head over to Marianna in Jackson County and enjoy the clear waters of Spring Creek. This beautiful, sandy bottom creek winds … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District (SWFD) announces 2013 Junior Lifeguard program

2012 Junior Lifeguard season runs June 18 – July 18 Swim tryouts at Ed Walline Park (South end of CR 393)  Fri., May 17 at 3 p.m. and Sat., May 18 at 9 a.m. Deadline for application May 16. Safety … Continue reading

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YOLO Board’s Mileage Builder Series returns to Baytowne Marina May – August

YOLO Board invites all area standup paddling enthusiasts to test their skills and learn from some of the SUP Industry’s finest at the 3rd Annual YOLO Board Mileage Builder Series at the Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach … Continue reading

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YOLO Board Relay Race Series kicks off May 30

YOLO seeking race teams and sponsors Each spring, area standup paddleboard enthusiasts gather for an exciting season of four monthly relay races known as the YOLO Board Relay Series. A high spirited kick-off for the 6th edition of the event … Continue reading

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Mother Ocean spearheads conservation with Expedition 500 journey across Florida

Waterman travels across Florida bringing environmental awareness East coast Floridian, stand up paddle boarder and founder of environmental group Mother Ocean; Justin Riney is on a mission. Hoping to bring environmental awareness, Riney is headed across the State of Florida … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District Polar Bear Splash and Paddle Board Dash Jan. 1

Start off the new year with a splash! Join the South Walton Fire District on their inaugural Polar Bear Splash and Paddle Board Dash at 11 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2013. The event will be held at the Ed Walline … Continue reading

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YOLO Board Stand Up Paddle series and YOLO Board Mileage Builder Series races Aug. 9 and 11

Final races of the season YOLO Board is preparing for the grand finales of both the YOLO Board Stand Up Paddle Series and the YOLO Board Mileage Builder series on Aug. 9, and Aug. 11, respectively. Both standup paddleboard race … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for July 18

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Great fish stories this week. Folks are reeling in tripletail in Bay along with redfish. The trout are back on along with a few black drum and flounder. Lots of mullet Creeks/river: Bass and hybrids … Continue reading

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Walton County resident to participate in elite paddleboard race around New York City Aug. 17

SEA Paddle NYC a fundraiser for Surfers’ Environmental Alliance On August 17, 2012, local chef and waterman Phillip McDonald will put his physical and mental endurance to the test as he paddles 26.5 miles around the island of Manhattan. The … Continue reading

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