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Explore the scenic beauty of Dead Lakes in Wewahitchka, Florida

May 5, 2021
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Birding, Eco adventure, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Interested in a unique paddling, boating and great fishing opportunities? Head over to Wewahitchka, Florida and explore the beautiful Dead Lakes area. The 6,700-acre Dead Lakes offer an abundance of great fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, shellcracker, bream, and catfish. It is also home to hundreds of cypress trees, both live and dead, giving the lake a hauntingly beautiful look. The lake is part of the Chipola River, which is the largest tributary to the Apalachicola River nearby. Dead Lakes...

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By Walton Outdoors

Explore nature at St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge

March 6, 2021
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Beaches, Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Have you ever wanted to step back in time and explore the natural beauty of Florida? Pack yourself a lunch and head over to the undeveloped treasure chest that awaits you at the St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Located at the mouth of the Apalachicola River, in the Gulf of Mexico, St. Vincent Island NWR is a 12,300-acre barrier island. The island is 9 miles long and 4 miles wide. The triangular island is larger than most of...

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Explore nature along three trails in Bear Creek Educational Forest

March 2, 2021
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Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Explore unique ecosystems at Bear Creek A wealth of wildlife, birds and wildflowers await visitors to Bear Creek Educational Forest just west of Tallahassee in Quincy. Located within the Lake Talquin State Forest, Bear Creek focuses on education, with an array of learning experiences for visitors. This 492-acre tract of the forest meanders through many natural communities including wetlands, sandhills and dramatic steephead ravines. Along with a variety of birds and wildlife, an abundance of tree species are found in...

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Enjoy a relaxing getaway at Twin Lakes Camp Resort in DeFuniak Springs

February 25, 2021
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Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Nestled just a few miles north of downtown DeFuniak Springs rests an 18-acre RV camping resort getaway known as Twin Lakes Camp Resort. Located on a peninsula with 360-degree views of Holley Lake and King Lake, Twin Lakes offers panoramic views of nature. Since the O’Neill family acquired the property in 2012, many improvements and enhancements to the resort have been completed. In addition to its 60 full hook up RV sites, Twin Lakes offers five cabin suites, nine glamping...

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Explore the natural beauty of St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve

January 26, 2021
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Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Preserving our watersheds for future generations As we explore Florida’s beautiful coastlines, we often take for granted the pristine areas that remain intact. With ever expanding urban and commercial growth, it is comforting to know some of the best of our coastal landscapes have been set aside for protection as aquatic preserves. In the State of Florida, there are 41 of these special places with more than 2.2 million acres preserved by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Coastal...

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Birding and plant walk with Bay County Audubon at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 13

January 8, 2021
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Birding, Eco adventure, Nature

CANCELED DUE TO RAIN… On Saturday, Feb. 13 join Bay County Audubon Society at Eden Gardens State Park. This is a combined birding/plant walk with members of the Sweetbay chapter of Florida Native Plant Society. Eden Gardens is a 163-acre park featuring acres of very large, moss-covered oaks, camellias, azaleas and lots of other beautiful plants. Native plants are also featured. There is a nature trail that will be walked. The centerpiece of the park is the Wesley Mansion, a...

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Swim, picnic and enjoy nature at Pitt and Sylvan springs Recreation Area

July 21, 2020
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Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Cool off on a hot summer’s day Looking for a place to take a dip in a spring and grill a few dogs and burgers? Head over to the newly renovated Pitt and Sylvan Springs and enjoy a day nestled in nature along Econfina Creek. Located along State Road 20 in Bay County, this public recreation area recently went through major restoration by Northwest Florida Water Management District. The endeavor was the first phase of the District’s Econfina Springs Complex...

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Kayak eco tour at Camp Helen State Park July 30

July 18, 2020
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Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Outdoor Family Fun

Join Camp Helen State Park ranger staff on Thursday, July 30 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. for a leisurely 90-minute paddle on Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in North America. Learn about the history, natural communities and wildlife that make this Outstanding Florida Water unique and important. Individuals must be over the age of 12 and able to navigate their own watercraft. Space is limited to 10 single kayaks to allow for proper social distancing due to state mandates....

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