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Construction underway at Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach

New park to boast playground, splash pad and recreation building Construction has been approved and the road has been cleared for Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach. The 16.7-acre park is finally coming to fruition after several years of grant … Continue reading

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Celebrate the new year with a guided hike at Camp Helen State Park Jan. 1

Rejuvenate by taking a family friendly trek through a state park close to home The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will sponsor free, guided hikes in nine state parks on New Year’s Day as part of … Continue reading

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Walton Outdoors top ten stories from 2011

Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people with wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a few … Continue reading

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Get in free to Florida State Parks Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day

State park system honors the nation’s service members and their families The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will offer free day-use entry to all* state parks on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, in recognition of Veterans Day. … Continue reading

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Enjoy a hike along Bruce Creek in Walton County

Hiking this beautiful creek is an easy trek A great way to explore the Choctawhatchee River basin is taking a hike along Bruce Creek in Northeast Walton County. Located off of State Road 81 south of Ponce De Leon, this … Continue reading

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Explore the Creek Trail in Santa Rosa Beach

Four miles of meandering trails a pleasant walk or bike ride Many folks aren’t aware of a great little trail to explore in Santa Rosa Beach. Located around the busy South Walton Government Annex buildings, the Creek Trail offers four … Continue reading

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Panoramic views of ancient sandunes await at Deer Lake State Park

A beautiful walk awaits you in South Walton Tucked away along Scenic Highway 30A, just west of WaterSound, Deer Lake State Park offers park goers a look at one of Northwest Florida’s diverse ecosystems. Walk along ancient sand dunes, a … Continue reading

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Picnic in the Park at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Sept. 10

Enjoy a lunch and take a cool dip in the springs The Department of Environmental Protection’s Ponce de Leon Springs State Park along with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department and the Holmes County School System, will be sponsoring the 15th … Continue reading

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Ponce de Leon Springs State Park the perfect place for a family outing

Pack a lunch and take a cool dip in the springs Interested in exploring the perfect place to take the family and enjoy a swim in a spring? Pack up a picnic lunch and head over to Ponce de Leon … Continue reading

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Loop the Lake 5K run/walk slated for Sept. 10, 2011

Lace up your running shoes and get set to run or walk around historic Lake DeFuniak Lace up your running shoes and get set to run or walk around historic Lake DeFuniak during the Loop the Lake 5K Run/Walk and … Continue reading

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