September 1, 2021 by SoWal Staff
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).
See all the details at http://SoWal.com/place/grayton-beach-state-park.
Hit the beach or hit the trail - it's on us! Once again, SoWal outdoor lovers have free summer admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
True Coastal Dune Lakes occur in only a few places around the world, but 15 are found along the white beaches of SoWal!
April 7, 2021 by SoWal Staff
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall. Three rare coastal dune lakes provide excellent freshwater fishing. Although boats are not allowed, fishing from the shoreline yields bass, bream, panfish, and catfish.
See more details at http://SoWal.com/place/topsail-hill-preserve-state-park
Madison Olson is a SoWal native who now lives in France and is building a campaign to race across the Atlantic on a 6.5 meter sailboat alone!
Nothing is better for your body and your mind than getting back to nature among the trees and flowers, duens, wind, water and wildlife. South Walton's natural beauty is astounding, and the reason folks flock to our coast. The beach is the main draw, but just off the beach some of our favorite spots feel like a world away.
People flock to South Walton from all over the world to enjoy the most beautiful beaches on the planet. But there’s so much more to the SoWal area that folks aren’t even aware of - endless opportunities for water adventures!
Here’s our latest SoWal List featuring just a few of the many water adventures to be experienced in our little corner of the world.
RUN/SUP New Year's Eve Race will take place at The BoatHouse Paddle Club in WaterColor on Thursday, December 31 at 8:00am. Online registration is open at runsup.com - see classes on the calendar. Awards given to top female and male finishers.
The SoWal town of Alys Beach has a diverse collection of outdoor art and sculpture, placed as an open invitation for a unique experience of beauty and culture. Grab the camera and the kids and seek out each installation along the trails and pedestrian paths leading to parks, fountains, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Summer outdoor lovers in SoWal have free admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
