Nature

There is no better way to get up close and personal with South Walton's beauty and charm than to pedal along our paved 18.5-mile bike path.

Officially known as the Timpoochee Trail—named after an influential Euchee Indian Chief—it winds past rare coastal dune lakes, through world-class state parks, and across several iconic beach towns. Whether you’re looking for a family activity or a scenic workout, the trail offers a safe, wide, and relatively flat route that stretches from the west end of Santa Rosa Beach to the east end of Inlet Beach.

Winter in South Walton brings a special kind of magic to the historic grounds of Eden Gardens State Park.

While other gardens may be sleeping, the park’s collection of over 370 camellias is just waking up, splashing shades of pink, red, and white against the deep green landscape of Point Washington. On Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the community is invited to celebrate these "winter roses" at the annual Camellia Festival.

The beloved Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates its 33rd year of the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area. 

Join the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance for a Coastal Dune Lakes Paddle Clean-Up on Eastern Lake.

Beginning at 9AM on October 31st at the Eastern Lake Boat Ramp on Lakeview Drive, attendees are encouraged to bring their paddle craft and personal safety gear. A very few kayaks will be available to first comers. Please RSVP to CBA@nwfsc.edu.

Do not forget your water bottle, sunscreen, hat and bugspray. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.

Walton County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the ecological importance of the globally rare and imperiled coastal dune lakes and have made a local dedication making October 27-31, 2025, as Coastal Dune Lakes Week!

While in South Walton, be sure to stray a bit off the beach and visit Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington on Tucker Bayou. It's a beautiful slice of old Florida and the historic Wesley Mansion sits on the grounds of the park and is open for tours.

We can trace the Wesley family’s shared history with Tucker Bayou and the surrounding community to the late 1800s when they arrived in Point Washington around 1885.

Join the SoWal community on Friday, Oct. 3, from 6-9 p.m. at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Clubhouse, rain or shine. Tapas & Tunes at Topsail - Restaurants will complete for the Judges' Top 3 Tapas, along with a Peoples' Choice award.

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Camp Creek Inn is proud to host the One Ocean Film Tour on Saturday, November 22, 2025 - a captivating evening of films that celebrate the beauty and power of the ocean.