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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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Learn about wildlife at Topsail June 20

Learn about the critters that call Topsail their home Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park With over 1,600 acres at the park to explore there is a pretty good chance you may have an encounter with one … Continue reading

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Cessna Park boat ramp now open

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend! The Cessna Park boat ramp has reopened on County Road 393 at Hogtown Bayou. Recently completed improvements include a new ramp and two L-shaped loading docks on each side of the ramp. In … Continue reading

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Learn about prescribed fires at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 11

Get answers to all your burning questions Time: 2 p.m. Fire is a natural process that has shaped Florida’s ecosystems over the years. Prescribed fires play a vital role in restoring “fire-dependent” natural communities. Learn the answers to all of … Continue reading

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Cessna boat ramp closed for improvements

Plans are to reopen by end of May The Cessna Park boat ramp on County Road 393 at Hogtown Bayou in South Walton County has been closed for scheduled improvements that will be a big benefit for fishermen and boaters.  … Continue reading

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Disc golf has landed in Walton County

  New course in Freeport offers outdoor fun for the entire family No, those aren’t UFOs you are seeing flying through the air at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex. It’s the game of disc golf being played on a newly … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach Mar. 12

South Walton Fire District lifeguards will report to eight beach accesses The Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), has begun its 6th season. The annual training academy lasts … Continue reading

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Explore Lakewood Park: Florida highest point

Walton County Park east of Paxton is lowest State high point in the U.S. At a whopping 345 ft. above sea level, there is no need for any mountain climbing gear to get to the top of Florida’s highest point. … Continue reading

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