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.
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!
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.
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.
Run/SUP Summer Series 2020 will take place at the BoatHouse Paddle Club in WaterColor on Friday mornings July 3rd thru July 31st. Online registration is open at runsup.com.
You've finally arrived at the beach! You’ve loaded up on groceries, enjoyed your first sunset, and now you're ready for fun and excitement in South Walton! Our latest SoWal List cuts to the chase about where to rent what and who delivers the goods.
The Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show takes place February 28 - March 1, 2020 at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. This land-based show will feature boat displays from all major manufacturers and the top dealers representing the latest in boats, high tech engines, electronics and marine accessories. Boats ranging from entry level bow riders and center consoles all the way up to the next generation 42' center consoles with quad outboards that have become so popular. Buyers will find everything in-between. REAL. FUN. BOATS.
Locals interested in expanding their creative horizons will be able to do so shortly with the expansion of the OLLI at FSU, PC30A class curriculum starting up right here in our SoWal community. OLLI (the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) has been in existence for a number of years, all over the country, and the scholarly program, tailored for folks who want to learn in a stress-free environment with no tests, no grades, and no homework, will get underway with registration beginning January 27, 2020.
