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- Crazy for Crabs this Friday and Alligator Adventures this Saturday at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center
- Walton County Sheriff’s Office hosting Kid Summer Camp July 8 – 12, 2013
- Fourth of July family fun events in Walton County
- Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort hosting Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic June 19 – 23
- Winners announced in Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant Bream World Championships
- FWC permanently waives license requirement for lionfish harvest
- Walton County fishing report for June 12
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Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail grand opening June 21
Join the Walton County Master Gardeners, Northwest Florida State College, and the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance for the grand opening of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center. The event will be … Continue reading
Ribbon cutting held for new Padgett Park Community Center
Center open, play area completed On Nov. 19, Walton County District 5 commissioner Cecilia Jones hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Padgett Park on J.D. Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach. The park is named after Timothy Padgett, a … Continue reading
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 state parks on Sun., Nov. 11, 2011, in recognition of Veterans Day. Click … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Birding, Eco tourism adventure, Fishing, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks
Tagged florida state parks, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, walton parks
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Early autumn in Walton County abounds with color
Autumn brings colorful display to forest floors Fall brings a colorful time to explore the outdoors in Northwest Florida. In Walton County, we are fortunate to have several State Parks and the Point Washington State Forest providing and abundance of … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Birding, Eco tourism adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking
Tagged Beaches, Birding, florida state parks, Nature, northwest florida, Outdoor Family Fun, south walton, walton county, walton parks, wildlife
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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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Tagged Beaches, Eco tourism, florida state parks, northwest florida, Outdoor Family Fun, south walton, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, walton county, walton parks
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Dead River Landing park improvements near completion
New parking area, camp sites and camping areas By Jeffrey Powell DeFuniak Springs Herald Thanks in large part to a $175,000 grant from the Northwest Florida Water Management District the Dead River Landing has received several much needed improvements recently … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, Hunting, Parks
Tagged Dead River Landing, Fishing, Hunting, walton county, walton parks
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Fish, hike, paddle and enjoy birding on the coastal dune lakes of South Walton
Recreational activities abound on these rare coastal dune lakes Walton County is well known for its beautiful beaches and great fishing. Less known to those that have never visited the area, are the unique and scenic coastal dune lakes that … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaches, Birding, boating, Eco tourism, Fishing, florida state parks, Kayaking/Canoeing, Nature, northwest florida, Outdoor Family Fun, Stand up paddle boarding, walton county, walton parks
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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
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
Posted in Birding, Eco tourism adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Trails/Hiking
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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
Posted in Beaches, Biking, Birding, Eco tourism adventure, Environment, Fishing, Home/Garden, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking
Tagged Beaches, Birding, Eco tourism, florida state parks, home and garden, Kayaking/Canoeing, Outdoor Family Fun, south walton, walton county, walton parks
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