The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) and Northwest Florida State College, announces the spring season of its eco-tourism initiative, Discover Roads Less Traveled: Eco-Adventures of Walton County. Join the experience and discover these adventures for yourself!
Led by local experts and professional naturalists, Discover Roads Less Traveled offers visitors and local residents opportunities to explore, discover and experience the diverse natural resources that make Walton County unique. Descriptions of the tours being offered are available online at www.basinalliance.org by clicking the “Eco-Tours” link or tab.
Registration is available by phone at 850-200-4160, or walk-in to the South Walton Campus of Northwest Florida State College. Prices vary - starting at $15.
The schedule provides a broad range of activities for the spring season in Florida. Hike around the wet prairies of local state parks; paddle a rare coastal dune lake and have lunch at the famous Red Bar; enjoy a paddle at Morrison Springs or take a tour along the Choctawhatchee River –two commonly overlooked natural gems of Walton County. In the mood for history? CBA will continue to offer the popular historical tour of the Coffeen Nature Preserve.
“The experiences we offer are geared towards anyone who wants to get outdoors and learn new things,” says CBA’s tour coordinator, Brandy Foley. “It is very enjoyable to go on an adventure with a naturalist and hear about the history or the formation of the area.”
For more information about Discover Roads Less Traveled, please contact Brandy Foley at 870-200-4163/ foleyb@nwfsc.edu.
Some of the tours are:
Explore Morrison Springs with kayak or canoe
Tour Choctawhatchee River and Morrison Springs (walk/swim)
Wet Prairies of Grayton Beach State Park (hike)
Wet Prairies and Rare Plants of Point Washington State Forest (hike)
Western Lake Paddle Tour (kayak)
Red Bar Lunch Paddle Tour (kayak)
Surf Fishing at Grayton Beach State Park
and more!
All tours listed in detail on SoWal Events Calendar.
