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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 →

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Posted on June 7, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

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 →

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Posted on November 19, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

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 →

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Posted on November 8, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

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 →

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Posted on September 21, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

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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Posted on March 23, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

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 →

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Posted on March 23, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

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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Posted on February 23, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

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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Posted on January 26, 2012 by Walton Outdoors

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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Posted on December 27, 2011 by Walton Outdoors

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 →