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Guided kayak tour at Rocky Bayou State Park April 21

Meet the local wildlife and enjoy scenic views of the bayou on an interpretive guided tour with Park Ranger Bruce on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Learn about the park’s history, nature and wildlife while paddling down the bayou. Kayaks, life vest, whistles and paddles will be provided starting at $40.00 per person or bring your own kayak for $15.00. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Interpretive Kayak Tour is a beginner level tour, that will last approximately...

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...

Enhancements in the works at Comander’s Landing on the Choctawhatchee River

New enhancements are about to begin at Comander’s Landing on the Choctawhatchee River. On Nov. 9, 2021, The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) awarded $711,252.35 funding to Winterfell Construction, Inc. to complete the project in Ponce deLeon. Enhancements will include a handicap canoe/kayak launch, kayak/canoe stations, boardwalk, overnight shelter, restroom (raised portlet), and an educational kiosk site. There will also be improvements to the parking area. The landing will be one of the regional stopping points for the...

Guided kayak tour at Rocky Bayou State Park July 30

The Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks are hosting an interpretive kayak tour at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park from 9 – 11 a.m. on July 30, 2021. Meet the local wildlife and enjoy the scenic views of the bayou on an interpretive guided tour with Park Ranger Bruce and friends. Kayaks, life vests and paddles will be provided for a fee of $25 per person. Bring your own kayak and join in on the fun for only $5....

Seven Runs recreation area reopens

Upgrades and improvements by Northwest Florida Water Management have been completed at Seven Runs recreation area. Restoration and stabilization of  the shoreline, two ladders/steps to the water, and an ADA ramp to the porta-toilet have been added. The park also has a small pavilion, and picnic tables. The park is a popular location to launch a kayak/canoe. The short paddle opens to a cypress swamp, Dead River Landing, then on to the Choctawhatchee River. The Seven Runs recreation area is...

Guided kayak tour at Rocky Bayou State Park April 30

The Friends of Emerald Coat State Parks is hosting a guided interpretive kayak tour of Rocky Bayou on Fri., April 30 from 9 – 11 a.m. Meet local wildlife and enjoy the scenic views of the bayou on an interpretive guided tour with park staff. 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. Kayaks, life vests and paddles will be provided...