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Interpretive kayak tour at Rocky Bayou State Park Aug. 11

Meet the local wildlife and enjoy the scenic views of the bayou on an interpretive guided tour with Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park on Aug. 11, 2023 from 9 – 11 a.m. This beginner-level tour will last 2 hours and is open to anyone 10 or older. Children 10 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Paddle through the scenic and historic views of Fred Gannon...

New fishing dock and boardwalk now open at Camp Helen State Park

Fishing equipment rentals will begin on April 1 New construction of a 142 ft. dock and switchback ADA boardwalk is completed and open at Camp Helen State Park. The new dock supports six boat slips and an ADA fishing platform. The boardwalk is located near the lodge area, and is connected to the dock. Fishing equipment rentals will begin on April 1, 2023 as an addition to their Kayak and SUP rentals which are NOW OPEN 7 days a week...

Kayak, SUP rental season opens at Camp Helen State Park

Camp Helen State Park offers kayak rentals, adding to the already wide range of park activities. Sponsored by the Friends of Camp Helen, kayak and SUP rentals on Lake Powell have begun for the season. The Friends of Camp Helen State Park is a not-for-profit Citizens Support Organization dedicated to preserving, maintaining and improving the park through volunteer projects, community events and fundraising. Their most recent projects include The Americana Concert series, Movies and More, first Saturday history tours, International...

Exploring Escribano: History and Ecology Kayak Tour Dec. 2

Exploring Escribano: History and Ecology Kayak Tour Dec. 2 Join Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) to discover ecology and history on one of Florida’s most beautiful bays on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. This tour will last approximately two hours; participants will be traveling at a leisurely pace approximately 2 miles along Escribano Point in a loop on Blackwater Bay. Tour participants will meet at 9:30am for a safety briefing and an introduction before we set...

Enhancement project at Comander’s Landing complete

The enhancement project at Comander’s Landing on the Choctawhatchee River is now complete. Enhancements at the popular Ponce DeLeon location included a handicap canoe/kayak launch, kayak/canoe stations, boardwalk, overnight screened in shelter, restroom (raised portlet), and an educational kiosk site (not yet installed). The landing is one of the regional stopping points for the Choctawhatchee Blueway Paddle Trail in Walton County. Much of the funding for the project came from grants. The construction of the site was funded by the...

Witches paddle at Camp Helen State Park Oct. 29

The Friends of Camp Helen citizen support organization invites you to join in for the first Witch’s Paddle on Lake Powell! At 5 – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Wear your best witch, wizard or flying monkey costume for a fun paddle leaving from the shoreline. You will paddle as a group across Lake Powell, down through the Inlet to the beach, wrapping up with a sunset picnic and paddling back. Registration is required. Visit the FriendsofCampHelen.org website...

Kayak/canoe launch at Cowford Landing opens on the Choctawhatchee River

Walton County has completed the new Cowford Landing kayak/canoe launch on the Choctawhatchee River. The new launch is approximately 100 yards past the existing Cowford boat launch located at SR20 and the Choctawhatchee River at 55 Big Cedar Road, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455. The new facility includes two screened-in pavilions for overnight camping, a restroom facility, picnic tables and benches, canoe/kayak racks, handicap accessible canoe/kayak launch and associated boardwalk, and parking facility. The floating dock includes an ADA kayak...