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Burnt Sock Landing landing opens on Holmes Creek

Burnt Sock Landing is a new public access and recreation site on Holmes Creek, northeast of Vernon in Washington County. Northwest Water Management District recently completed public access and recreational improvements to the site, including road improvements and a parking area. The District has also stabilized the historic dirt boat ramp to significantly reduce sediments flowing into the stream-fed creek and allow users to hand launch canoes, kayaks and small boats. This exclusive canoe, kayak and small boat launch will improve...

Learn about coastal dune lakes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 15

Date/time: Friday August 15th, 2 -3 p.m. These globally imperiled rare coastal dune lakes are found only in a few places worldwide, including right here at Topsail Hill Preserve. Come learn what makes these lakes so special and what is being done to protect them. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525...

Ranger program, cookout and a movie at Camp Helen State Park Aug. 6

Camp Helen State Park is offering a movie, food, and fun with a family-oriented movie, environmental interpretive program, and old-fashioned campfire cookout. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. in the recreation hall with an interpretive program led by a Florida Park ranger. The program will be followed by a cookout including hotdogs and s’mores, provided by the Friends of Camp Helen.  Each evening will end with a family movie in the Recreation Hall, where seating will be provided. A...