May 15, 2014 by admin
Last week Dad and I came down to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to do more work for the upcoming Coastal Dune Lakes documentary we are producing.
We accomplished a lot over the four days we were there:
May 11, 2014 by SoWal Guest
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. Brock was able to capture exciting photos and video (below) of the manatees.
It's not uncommon to see manatees swimming east in South Walton in the Spring as they migrate up from Southwest Florida, and again swimming west to get back down south in the Fall. Brock works on the beach so has a front row seat for all the great wildlife action in the Gulf.
April 28, 2014 by Edmond Alexander
This movie is a departure from my usual Chicken Coop artificial reef movies recorded in the Grayton Beach area. The Chunk Gully is a large area of natural bottom consisting of corals, sponges and other reef organisms covering an exposed limestone base a short distance from the beach.
I discovered this specific area of the Chunk Gully in 2013 and enjoyed some spectacular bottom fishing for grouper and red snapper on it. Wondering what the bottom looked like, I recently dropped my homemade GoPro underwater rig on the reef for a movie we could all enjoy.
April 25, 2014 by SoWal Staff
This fabulous vacation rental home sleeps 27 and is appropriately named "Forever Views", located on a high bluff, in the heart of Dune Allen Beach, Florida. It's a short stroll to Dune Allen's public beach access and local favorite Stinky's Fish Camp. It's also less than five minutes from the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, and lots of great dining and shopping at Gulf Place.
I have had many great experiences in South Walton working on the Coastal Dune Lakes of Walton County (working title) documentary. I worked with my Dad, Elam Stoltzfus, and our editor, Joey Dickinson, filming the Paddle for the Planet event last October on Lake Powell.
April 17, 2014 by SoWal Staff
Authentic and charming, "Blessings by the Sea" is a special family home on Forest Street in Seaside, Florida. It's a perfect spot in a perfect beach town available to rent for a perfect vacation. Wonderful spacious porches provide a great place to relax - or choose the shaded patio or try out the hammock under the oaks.
April 15, 2014 by SoWal Staff
The 25th annual Artsquest was held at WaterColor's Cerulean Park and Town Center. The original Artsquest began on the sandy streets of Grayton Beach and has been held since at Eden Gardens State Park, Sandestin's Baytowne Wharf, and Seaside.
Jeff Talbert loves the outdoors and he loves photography. Being a Resource Management Park Services Specialist for the state of Florida and stationed at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park gives him unique opportunities to combine his interests. Jeff often is in a great position to photograph South Walton wildlife in the park. We've enjoyed his photography for years and are happy to share a bit.
