Lots of outdoor fun at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in June. Check out their schedule of activities for the month.
NOTE: Outside tours cancel during severe weather
Every Thursday Night - 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Americana Under the Stars
Starting at 6 p.m. in the amphitheater Topsail presents an evening of music. Here's the line up for June:
6/6 | James Hawkins
6/13 | Lucky Mud
6/20 | Kelly Hundley
6/27 | Jackson Creek/Dunn Deal
Free admission into the park and a suggested donation of $5 goes to the Friends of Topsail Hill. Bring a chair, your favorite beverage and enjoy some music in the park. This is a family/pet friendly event and fun for all ages.
Monday-Wednesday-Thursday - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Kids Club
Learn about the park, games, crafts, and outdoor activities. This will run through June 24, 2013
Tuesday June 4 - 1:15 p.m. | Campbell Lake Canoe Trip
Come to the park for a unique opportunity to paddle Campbell Lake. Located within the heart of Topsail Hill, Campbell Lake is the larger of the parks two coastal dune lakes. You will join the ranger as he leads you to various points around the lake and discusses what makes this lake, as well as the others, so unique. No outside canoes or kayaks are allowed on the lake so space is limited to 10 people for each trip. A sign up sheet will be available in the ranger station from May 28th and will be first come first serve. Meet at tram stop 1 by 1:15 p.m. on June 4 and by 10:15 a.m. on June 21 to catch the tram to the lake.
Friday June 7 - 2:00 p.m. | Alligators
These formidable creatures were once hunted to near extinction, but have made an incredible recovery. Come learn the full history of Florida's most famous reptile at this informative slideshow presentation. Park at the Day Use area and take the short hike to the clubhouse.
Saturday June 8 - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast With a Ranger
Join our special guest speaker, Lori Ceier of Walton Outdoors, to learn about this valuable source of information. Waltonoutdoors.com covers all aspects of ecotourism in Walton County. If you are looking for something to do outdoors, this is where you’ll find it. This program is ideal for the whole family to enjoy. To cover the cost of food, please bring $5, which goes to Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to enhance the park, or bring your own breakfast.
Monday June 10 & Friday June 14 - 10 a.m. | Surf Fishing
Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can catch from the beach. Fishing gear is optional; the park has some fishing gear. This program will take place at the beach access - park in the Day Use parking area and catch the 10 a.m. tram to the beach. The program will take place once the 10 a.m. tram arrives at the beach.
Friday June 21 - 10:15 a.m. | Campbell Lake Canoe Trip
Here's another chance for a unique opportunity to paddle Campbell Lake. Located within the heart of Topsail Hill, Campbell Lake is the larger of the parks two coastal dune lakes. You will join the ranger as he leads you to various points around the lake and discusses what makes this lake, as well as the others, so unique. No outside canoes or kayaks are allowed on the lake so space is limited to 10 people for each trip. A sign up sheet will be available in the ranger station from May 28th and will be first come first serve. Meet at tram stop 1 by 10:15 a.m. to catch the tram to the lake.
Friday June 28 - 2 p.m. | The Dragon Fly
They are one of the neatest insects in the world. They are fun to watch and help to reduce the amount of mosquitoes. This program not only teaches you about the Dragon Fly, but also uses caught specimens and the creation of your own Dragon Fly to help visitors appreciate these flying wonders. Enter the park through the main gate and park in the Day Use area, then take a short walk to the clubhouse.
All programs require a $6 entry admission into the park except: Breakfast with a Ranger and Americana Under the Stars.
For more information call 850-267-8330 or visit www.floridastateparks.org
NOTE: Outside tours cancel during severe weather
Every Thursday Night - 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Americana Under the Stars
Starting at 6 p.m. in the amphitheater Topsail presents an evening of music. Here's the line up for June:
6/6 | James Hawkins
6/13 | Lucky Mud
6/20 | Kelly Hundley
6/27 | Jackson Creek/Dunn Deal
Free admission into the park and a suggested donation of $5 goes to the Friends of Topsail Hill. Bring a chair, your favorite beverage and enjoy some music in the park. This is a family/pet friendly event and fun for all ages.
Monday-Wednesday-Thursday - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Kids Club
Learn about the park, games, crafts, and outdoor activities. This will run through June 24, 2013
Tuesday June 4 - 1:15 p.m. | Campbell Lake Canoe Trip
Come to the park for a unique opportunity to paddle Campbell Lake. Located within the heart of Topsail Hill, Campbell Lake is the larger of the parks two coastal dune lakes. You will join the ranger as he leads you to various points around the lake and discusses what makes this lake, as well as the others, so unique. No outside canoes or kayaks are allowed on the lake so space is limited to 10 people for each trip. A sign up sheet will be available in the ranger station from May 28th and will be first come first serve. Meet at tram stop 1 by 1:15 p.m. on June 4 and by 10:15 a.m. on June 21 to catch the tram to the lake.
Friday June 7 - 2:00 p.m. | Alligators
These formidable creatures were once hunted to near extinction, but have made an incredible recovery. Come learn the full history of Florida's most famous reptile at this informative slideshow presentation. Park at the Day Use area and take the short hike to the clubhouse.
Saturday June 8 - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast With a Ranger
Join our special guest speaker, Lori Ceier of Walton Outdoors, to learn about this valuable source of information. Waltonoutdoors.com covers all aspects of ecotourism in Walton County. If you are looking for something to do outdoors, this is where you’ll find it. This program is ideal for the whole family to enjoy. To cover the cost of food, please bring $5, which goes to Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to enhance the park, or bring your own breakfast.
Monday June 10 & Friday June 14 - 10 a.m. | Surf Fishing
Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can catch from the beach. Fishing gear is optional; the park has some fishing gear. This program will take place at the beach access - park in the Day Use parking area and catch the 10 a.m. tram to the beach. The program will take place once the 10 a.m. tram arrives at the beach.
Friday June 21 - 10:15 a.m. | Campbell Lake Canoe Trip
Here's another chance for a unique opportunity to paddle Campbell Lake. Located within the heart of Topsail Hill, Campbell Lake is the larger of the parks two coastal dune lakes. You will join the ranger as he leads you to various points around the lake and discusses what makes this lake, as well as the others, so unique. No outside canoes or kayaks are allowed on the lake so space is limited to 10 people for each trip. A sign up sheet will be available in the ranger station from May 28th and will be first come first serve. Meet at tram stop 1 by 10:15 a.m. to catch the tram to the lake.
Friday June 28 - 2 p.m. | The Dragon Fly
They are one of the neatest insects in the world. They are fun to watch and help to reduce the amount of mosquitoes. This program not only teaches you about the Dragon Fly, but also uses caught specimens and the creation of your own Dragon Fly to help visitors appreciate these flying wonders. Enter the park through the main gate and park in the Day Use area, then take a short walk to the clubhouse.
All programs require a $6 entry admission into the park except: Breakfast with a Ranger and Americana Under the Stars.
For more information call 850-267-8330 or visit www.floridastateparks.org
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