December 28, 2013

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Explore U.S. military history at the Air Force Armament Museum

Military buffs will delight in vast display of relics Interested in learning about U.S. military history? Head over to the the Air Force Armament Museum at Eglin Air Force Base just north of Ft. Walton Beach. Military buffs of all ages will delight in the large display of aircraft, bombs, missiles and rockets spanning from WWI to present day. Driving onto the grounds of the museum, visitors first notice an array of numerous aircraft surrounding the building. The fastest plane...

Recycle your Christmas tree in Walton County

Tree mulch available at County Landfill Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste, recycle it! Waste Management will pick up your old tree at the curb on your designated yard debris pick up day.  Waste Management asks that any tree taller than 6 ft. be cut in half. The trees will be transported to the Walton County landfill, then processed on their chipper. Mulch is available free to county residents. For those that do not have garbage pick up,...

Countdown Seaside: A New Year’s Eve Celebration Dec. 31

Family friendly fun planned The Merchants of Seaside will present the 6th Annual Countdown Seaside: A New Year’s Eve Celebration to welcome in 2014. On Dec. 31, everyone is invited to experience a big family-friendly party in SEASIDE® featuring live entertainment, kid’s art projects, street performers and fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and last until the last firework lights up the sky. Especially for the kids, Abrakadoodle will be on hand from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. offering...

Take a hike with a ranger at Grayton Beach State Park Dec. 28

Time: 10 a.m. On Saturday, Dec. 28,  join Grayton Beach State Park’s Ranger Chad for a guided walk on the beach nature trail. Discover how the dunes protect the park from hurricanes and storm. Also learn about the endangered farmer of the dunes, the Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse. Please meet at the east end of the beach parking area. The walk will leave from the beach parking area. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is located at 357...

South Walton Fire District annual Polar Bear Splash Jan. 1

Time: 11 a.m. Location: Ed Walline beach access on the corner of CR30A and CR393, Santa Rosa Beach Start the New Year by taking a “SPLASH” with your family and friends at the first ever SWFD Polar Bear Splash. Come join us as “Splashers” take to the gulf waters on New Year’s Day. This invigorating event will surely get your blood flowing and for those that brave the winter waters, we will also be hosting a beach bonfire to help...