Outdoors & Nature

May 1, 2014

SoWal local Brock Ellis had the experience of a lifetime recently when he got to swim with a group of seven manatees along the shore at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

April 23, 2014

I have had many great experiences in South Walton working on the Coastal Dune Lakes of Walton County (working title) documentary.

November 14, 2013

This year’s excessive rain opens our eyes to the impact Mother Nature has on living creatures, both human and non-human.

October 23, 2013

The Walton County Hurricane & Storm Damage Reduction Project, also known as the federal beach nourishment project, is in the third phase- the Preliminary, Engineering, and Design Phase (PED).

July 31, 2013

End of July Update : South Walton Turtle Watch (SWTW) is reporting the most current count of sea turtle nests is up to 55.

March 24, 2013

Our favorite SoWal State Park for taking a break from the beach is the spectacular Eden Gardens State Park on Tucker Bayou in Point Washington.

March 5, 2013

Alys Beach is truly one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Florida but did you know about the nature preserve situated on the northern portion of the community?

November 29, 2012

We get quite a few snowbirds in South Walton, but a pair of eagles swimming and frolicking on the beach recently take the cake.

October 24, 2012

South Walton was once home to a large black bear population.

October 7, 2010

Monster or myth?

September 29, 2010

On October 9th, a night of hauntingly-good family fun is planned for visitors who dare to visit Camp Helen State Park.

August 5, 2010

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