Celebrate Coastal Dune Lake Appreciation month with a tour of the nature trail surrounding Western Lake in Grayton Beach State Park. Tours & Lectures available October 5th and 19th with a start time of 9:00AM sharp. These events are $10 and open to the public with park admission of $5/car. Donations to the Friends of Grayton Beach State Park are appreciated.
Grayton Beach State Park is located on Scenic Hwy. 30A between CR283 and Seaside. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../panhandle-outdoor-live...
Tour is approximately 2 hours. The nature trail is approximately one mile long, through some sandy dunes, on hard-packed trails, and sometimes soggy forests. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars are optional.
Coastal Dune Lake Tour & Lecture || October 5 & 19
8:45AM | Meet at Beach Pavilion
9:00AM | Tour & Lecture Begins
Come celebrate Coastal Dune Lake Appreciation month as the University of Florida's Panhandle Outdoor Live team provides a guided walking tour of the nature trail surrounding Western Lake in Grayton Beach State Park. Join local Walton County Extension Agents to learn more about our globally rare coastal dune lakes, their history, surrounding ecosystems, and local protections. Walk the nature trail through coastal habitats including maritime hammocks, coastal scrub, salt marsh wetlands, and coastal forest. You can rent kayaks and canoes at the park is you wish to paddle the dune lake.
For more information and updates follow the Panhandle Outdoor Live: Coastal Dune Lake Lecture and Nature Trail Tour Facebook Page.
Grayton Beach State Park is one of the most popular state parks in Florida, with massive dunes, winding trails, abundant wildlife, and shimmering 100-acre Western Lake, one of many coastal dune lakes gracing Scenic Highway 30A along Scenic 30A in South Walton (SoWal). Read more about this beautiful state park at SoWal.com/Parks.
Explore and learn more on SoWal.com | Coastal Dune Lakes.
Grayton Beach State Park is located on Scenic Hwy. 30A between CR283 and Seaside. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../panhandle-outdoor-live...
Tour is approximately 2 hours. The nature trail is approximately one mile long, through some sandy dunes, on hard-packed trails, and sometimes soggy forests. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars are optional.
Coastal Dune Lake Tour & Lecture || October 5 & 19
8:45AM | Meet at Beach Pavilion
9:00AM | Tour & Lecture Begins
Come celebrate Coastal Dune Lake Appreciation month as the University of Florida's Panhandle Outdoor Live team provides a guided walking tour of the nature trail surrounding Western Lake in Grayton Beach State Park. Join local Walton County Extension Agents to learn more about our globally rare coastal dune lakes, their history, surrounding ecosystems, and local protections. Walk the nature trail through coastal habitats including maritime hammocks, coastal scrub, salt marsh wetlands, and coastal forest. You can rent kayaks and canoes at the park is you wish to paddle the dune lake.
For more information and updates follow the Panhandle Outdoor Live: Coastal Dune Lake Lecture and Nature Trail Tour Facebook Page.
Grayton Beach State Park is one of the most popular state parks in Florida, with massive dunes, winding trails, abundant wildlife, and shimmering 100-acre Western Lake, one of many coastal dune lakes gracing Scenic Highway 30A along Scenic 30A in South Walton (SoWal). Read more about this beautiful state park at SoWal.com/Parks.
Explore and learn more on SoWal.com | Coastal Dune Lakes.