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What better way to spend the day than exploring the outdoors! Walton Outdoors and the Walton County 4-H Program announce Explore The Outdoors Festival at Camp Timopoochee 4-H Center on Sat. Oct. 9, 2010 from 10 a.m. ? 3 p.m. Join us for a day of fun filled activities for youth and...

Lost my prescription Costas while riding a wave in from the Gulf off Grayton beach. :( Whoops! They are brown tortoise colored with dark amber polarized lenses. Please PM me if you happen to find them washed ashore. THANKS!

Walton County Tourist Development Council?s annual forum to be held at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center ?Growing Locally with Community Gardens? is this year?s theme for the 5th Annual Environmental Forum which will be held at the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center at Nokuse Plantation (pronounced...

Grab your kayak, canoe or YOLO and enjoy a fun-filled Sunday puttering around beautiful Morrison Springs WaltonOutdoors.com and 30A Radio are organizing a beautiful paddle, swim and picnic on Sept. 13. Grab your kayak, canoe or YOLO, and your snorkeling gear as we explore the springs for a...

Fun event includes paddleboard races, a YOLO Yak giveaway, silent auction and music Proceeds from the events will benefit both Holly Burke, an 18-year-old Destin resident suffering from clear cell sarcoma, a rare aggressive melanoma, and 28-year-old South Walton resident Jason Thompson, who...

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Anthony and Sherry Head of South Walton Turtle Watch Group witnessed a loggerhead nesting on Aug. 2, 2009 Loggerhead lays eggs near Stallworth Anthony and Sherry Head of South Walton Turtle Watch Group had a pleasant surprise in the early morning hours of Aug. 2. While walking the beach for...

Railroad vine blooms near Blue Mountain Beach. Beautiful summer plant strengthens sand dunes Always a pleasant sight along our sand dunes, the beautiful blooming railroad vine is also an important protector of our sand dunes. As with the sea oats, the plant helps to stabilize the dunes by...

South Walton Turtle Watch folks witnessed a loggerhead lay her eggs on broad daylight on July 23. Nest #30 is in Seacrest. Typically, loggerhead turtles lay their eggs at night, but one special mother turtle decided that the morning hours of July 23 was her time. The loggerhead was...

Sunday, July 19 is free admission to all Florida State Parks! (Except Skyway fishing pier near St. Pete) Florida State Parks Information Center (850) 245-2157

I am appalled that more than 32 truck loads of trash were removed from South Walton beaches yesterday. :eek: However, kudos to the volunteers that picked it all up. Thank you SWCC and the TDC for organizing an event that should of never been called for, but these days must be done to help...

Seaside 2009 Fourth of July Parade on Vimeo

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BEACH ORDINANCE No. 2003-07G ?LEAVE NO TRACE? What is Leave No Trace? Leave No Trace is an international program that guides outdoor enthusiasts in their decisions to reduce their impacts while enjoying recreational activities. What is Beach Ordinance...

South Walton Turtle Watch Group volunteer Dawn Ratcliffe gets ready to release loggerhead turtle into the Gulf. Juvenile turtles get second lease on life South Walton Turtle Watch Group volunteers Sharon Maxwell and Dawn Ratcliffe successfully released two rehabilitated loggerhead turtles...

Walton County issues mosquito-borne illness advisory Chicken flocks have tested positive for EEE virus WALTON COUNTY ? This is to advise that there has been increased mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Walton County. Several of our sentinel chicken flocks have tested...

Loggerhead nesting at Alligator Point. Photo courtesy Alligator Point Sea Turtle Patrol The volunteers from Alligator Point Sea Turtle Patrol have captured on video both a loggerhead and a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle nesting this month. Alligator Point is east of Apalachicola. To view video...

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A South Walton Turtle Watch volunteer marked off with flags where loggerhead turtle attempted to nest. Sad news for turtle nesting as loggerhead unable to find place to lay her eggs South Walton Turtle Watch volunteers continue to struggle to find turtle nest success in South Walton. These...

Swift and clear, Turkey Creek brings lots of paddling action. Lori Ceier/WaltonOutdoors.com Turkey Creek paddle full of beautiful surprises Located on Eglin AFB Reservation, just off of SR 85, the Turkey Creek paddle is approximately 9 miles long. Swift and clear, the first two thirds of...

Walton Outdoors teams up with Life?s Abundance to support Alaqua Animal Refuge WaltonOutdoors.com supports Alaqua Animal Refuge, an independent, non-profit organization located on Florida?s Emerald Coast, which advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing...

Several of Barrettt's beehives. Lori Ceier/WaltonOutdoors.com Bears wreak havoc, force beekeeper to install electric fences Local beekeeper Earl Barrett is not happy. Local black bears have been raiding his beehives in the Pt. Washington State Forest this season, forcing him to put up...

It?s that time of year again, and those blood-thirsty yellow flies are here In Florida, the name ?yellow fly? is used to describe about a dozen different species of yellow-bodied biting flies. ?Yellow flies? readily attack man and are usually abundant in Florida with peak annoyance occurring...

Photo courtesy South Walton Turtle Watch Group Loggerhead turtle nest washed over by high surf The first turtle nest of the season in Seacrest has been compromised due to high surf conditions May 23. According to Sharon Maxwell from South Walton Turtle Watch, a turtle nest stops...

Although the Park has been open during the past several days for picnicking and hiking, the water was closed to swimming and diving by the Walton County Health Department due to high levels of bacteria believed to be caused by recent rains. May 19, the Walton County Health Department...

First loggerhead turtle nest of the season found in Seacrest Turtle Watch volunteers taped off nest area of loggerhead turtle. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors Turtle Watch Group volunteers find loggerhead nest The first loggerhead turtle nest of the 2009 season was found in Seacrest...

Morrison Springs swimming and diving temporarily closed Park open, swimming and diving temporarily closed due to bacterial levels Although Morrison Springs in Walton County, Florida is open this weekend (May 16 & 17), county health officials have closed the springs for diving...

Margo Pelligrino arrived in Apalachicola May 12. Margo Pelligrino scheduled to arrive at Sandestin May 15 Note: Walton Outdoors will post Margo’s arrival time at Sandestin when confirmed Margo Pelligrino is a wife and mother of two from New Jersey with an important message to share...

The Power Of One solar powered car crosses the 331 bridge May 8. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors The Power Of One slows traffic and draws crowd in Seaside Folks in Walton County got an eyeful of solar technology on May 7 - 9 as The Power Of One solar powered car passed through the area. The car...

Photo courtesy J.L. Castner, University of Florida It?s that time of year again, and those blood-thirsty yellow flies are here In Florida, the name ?yellow fly? is used to describe about a dozen different species of yellow-bodied biting flies. ?Yellow flies? readily attack man and are...

A cool way to spend a few hours on the water Boiling Creek is a beautiful, pristine paddle, full of cypress trees, water lilies and a variety of pitcher plants along its banks. The water is crystal clear, and you will see colorful underwater grasses rippling below, as you meander through the...

Documenting the art of nature Living in the Florida Panhandle, appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds us comes easy. With beautiful beaches, wetlands, rivers and unique coastal dune lakes– the area abounds with Mother Nature’s gifts. If one is offered the unique opportunity to...

Cool off on a hot day at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park State Park offers a perfect place for a picnic and a cool swim CLICK HERE FOR THE BLOG AND VIDEO

Loggerhead hatchling. Photo courtesy FWC Turtle nesting season is here, time to keep our beaches free of bright lights and debris Sea turtle nesting season has begun on Florida’s beaches, which means beach residents and visitors need to follow a few precautions to ensure a successful season...

Take a look at the indigenous beauty of Walton Outdoors A dip into the cool water of Morrison Springs ? a boat ride through timeless Bunker Creek and the Choctawhatchee River, and, of course, the world?s most beautiful beaches. Walton County offers endless places to explore. CHECK OUT THE...

Blue lupine in bloom along the dunes at Camp Helen State Park. Lori Ceier/WaltonOutdoors.com The sand dunes along the beaches in the area are dolloped in blue lupine. The gulf coast lupine (Lupinus westianus) is threatened and endemic to Florida. Their habitats are sand hills, scrubs and...

Kids have fun learning at Earth Day celebration Lots of activities entertained and educated children on Saturday Apr. 18 as folks celebrated Earth Day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. There were booths and programs that included storytellers, puppet shows, book readings and music. Nonie...

Take a look at a story and video on Grayton Beach State Park Click here for Blog

New E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center nears construction completion: Click here for BLOG:

South Walton Turtle Watch prepares for new season According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sea turtles, are among the oldest creatures on earth, and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. However, they face an uncertain future. Illegal harvesting...

A Free Concert Series for Sea Turtle Education Raw and Juicy Organic Juice Bar is sponsoring an evening of live music in Seaside on April 20, from 6-10 p.m. Acoustic duo MaMuse, and soloist Cody Copeland will be playing, food by Vegan Chef Jamie Dietrich, and commercial release party plus...

Lifeguard Justin Cook demonstrates one of the new wheelchairs. Lori Ceier/WaltonOutdoors.com High tech chairs offer beach enjoyment for handicapped South Walton Fire District Lifeguard Stations now offer beach wheelchairs for use at two locations: Ed Walline (Tower #6) at the corner of Scenic...

Saturday April 11 Gulf Place Easter Egg Hunt 11:30 a.m. - On the green at Gulf Place Town Center. Gulf Place is located on the corner of Scenic 30A and County Road 393. Easter Eggs-plosion Village of Baytowne Wharf Noon - 3 p.m. Easter Eggstravagana 2 - 5 p.m. - Paxton Baptist Church Kids...

Trail between Campbell and Morris Lake temporarily closed due to flooding. Lori Ceier/WaltonOutdoors.com U.S. Highway 98 entrance of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park beach access temporarily closed TALLAHASSEE — Eleven of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s State Parks...

A cool, clear beautiful morning in Walton County Good morning great blue heron on Vimeo

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Farmers Market to open in Freeport May 2 Farmers? markets in both North and South Walton County ? Join the Fun The Agriculture and Communities Together (ACT) Walton coalition announces the creation of a new farmers? market in Walton County. The new market will open on Saturday, May...

Saturday April 11 Gulf Place Easter Egg Hunt 11:30 a.m. - On the green at Gulf Place Town Center. Easter Eggs-plosion Village of Baytowne Wharf Noon - 3 p.m. Enjoy an exciting afternoon of face painting, crafts, and inflatables. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around the Village and posing...

Green turtle tracks. Walk the beach and monitor sea turtle nesting this season The South Walton Turtle Watch needs walkers for the upcoming Sea Turtle Season, which begins in May. Walkers are asked to commit to one day a week in the area of your choice. Training is being done on April 8...

Deer Lake, Camp Helen and Ponce de Leon Springs park hours would be affected Last week the Department of Environmental Protection was asked to submit a 20 percent budget reduction to the Legislature. This budget reduction proposal does not call for the closure of any state parks, but does...

It's official! Getting outdoors is good for you. Gov. Charlie Crist and his Cabinet signed a resolution Mar. 24 encouraging families to Get Outdoors Florida! The resolution recognizes the Children?s Outdoor Bill of Rights and promotes Get Outdoors Florida! activities April 4-5 and throughout...