Do you love the REAL Florida? Do you love OLD Florida? Then a visit to Camp Helen State Park on the eastern edge of South Walton is a must.
The protected sanctuary is sandwiched between our largest coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, and the gulf. Camp Helen is a true gem not to be missed, with amazing views from high bluffs, rustic foot bridges over still waters, forested trails teeming with wildlife, and a bit of Florida history to boot.
Join Camp Helen State Park staff for a guided Kayak Eco Tour on Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in North America.
The RUN/SUP Summer Races 2022 begins June 3rd! Beginning at 8:30 AM, races will be held every other Friday in June and July at the BoatHouse Paddle Club on Western Lake in Watercolor. These are informal, fun, family friendly events. Distances may vary due to wind and weather, approximately 1 mile run and 1 mile stand up paddle.
Main Street DeFuniak Springs is set to host its inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Registration for the event is now open for Patriot’s Run & Paddle in WaterColor on Saturday September 11, 2021. For more info or to get registered, just click here: Patriot's Run & Paddle
Formerly known as Paddle at the Porch, now in its 9th year, the annual event is moving to Henderson Beach State Park in Destin and getting a name change - Paddle at the Park Sponsored by Destin ER. Held on Aug. 21, 2021, it features 1- and 3-mile recreational races and a 6-mile elite race, to be followed by awards, food & fun! Also, they are welcoming two new categories in the 3-mile race: kayaks and inflatables.
Distillery 98 is celebrating their first year in business on Saturday, May 22 with an all-day celebration including a paddle board race on Eastern Lake followed by a crawfish boil, local live music, and raffle at the local distillery to benefit Gulf Therapy.
April 7, 2021 by Kurt Lischka
Sunsets are perfect in South Walton, Florida.
April 7, 2021 by admin
Two dolphins dance around a lucky paddler in the Gulf of Mexico in South Walton on a perfect morning.
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.
