December 26, 2010

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Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Dapper canine dancer looking for partner He’s dressed to the nines in his best black and white formal wear and anxious to find a willing dance partner.  Having been rescued from a kill shelter, this beyond handsome Border Collie mix is currently a resident of Alaqua Animal Refuge.  He is so grateful to be alive and to have so many new friends, that his entire body wiggles with joy when anyone comes to call.  In fact, his happy gyrations make...

Merry Christmas from Walton Outdoors

Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas Walton Outdoors would like to thank all of our readers for sharing and exploring the wonders of the outdoors in Walton County and the surrounding area this year. Peace and harmony to you and yours this holiday season. We look forward to sharing exciting new adventures in the coming year. God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.  ~Martin Luther...

Florida Wildlife magazine a perfect gift for young and old

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Florida Wildlife, the official magazine of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), is packed with outstanding color photos and articles about every facet of outdoor recreation. For more than 60 years, this award-winning magazine has provided an in-depth look at what’s going on in Florida, from the Panhandle to the Keys, from crystal-clear springs to white sand beaches, from the pine flatlands to the Everglades and all points in between. Each...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Dec. 22

Speckled trout fishing is as good as it gets, doe season starts Dec. 26 Bay: Abundance of speckled trout being caught with light colored Zoom tiny flukes and light colored super flukes, Electric chickens and hard bait. Great time for using standard floating lures. Some folks catching a fish every time the cast. Good bit of redfish being caught as well. Fresh: Mostly crappie along with some bream and catfish being caught in the river. Danny Copeland wants to remind...

Common red chokeberry brings winter color to Northwest Florida

Bright red berries and foliage brighten the season Red Chokeberry (Aronia) species is a common native shrub found across Northwest Florida and across the lower 48 states. In the spring the bush boasts white flower clusters, and in the fall and winter months, bright red fruits and red foliage. Chokeberry is one of the few deciduous shrubs that can equal burning bush when it comes to colorful fall color. Habitat: thickets, clearings, low woods, and swamps....

Walton County residents brave cold temps to view total lunar eclipse

Bright orange glow brings spectacular show in the sky Locals from across Walton County braved cold temperatures during the early morning hours of Dec. 21 to view the total lunar eclipse. On the first day of northern winter, the full moon passed almost dead-center through the earth’s shadow Dec. 21 creating the lunar eclipse. From beginning to end, it lasted about three hours and twenty-eight minutes. For observers in our area, the eclipse lasted from 11:30 p.m. – 5 a.m....

Full moon winter solstice arrives with total lunar eclipse Dec. 21

Best viewing for our area should occur at 2:17 a.m. CST A special treat for sky watchers occurs in the early morning hours of Dec. 21 as the winter solstice arrives with a full moon and lunar eclipse. The last lunar eclipse of 2010 is especially well placed for observers throughout North America. The eclipse occurs at the moon’s descending node in eastern Taurus, four days before perigee. The entire event is visible from North America and western South America....