March 30, 2013

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Step back in time at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown

A simpler life preserved at historical park Ever wonder what it was like to live in Northwest Florida during the nineteenth and early twentieth century? Head over to explore the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown and step back in time. Eighteen historic buildings gathered from areas around the Apalachicola River and the Northwest Florida region, are arranged to replicate an idyllic farm community. Explore a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, grist mill, post office, church, school and more all assembled in intricate...

Walton County fishing report for Mar. 27

Fishing is a mix bag! Choctawhatchee Bay: Sheepshead along with some good reports of speckled trout and redfish. Creeks/river: Nice catches of hybrids in the clear creeks. Near shore: The cobia are starting to arrive along with pompano. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport,...

Imperiled reptile species monitored in Point Washington and Pine Log State Forest

FWC documents species of greatest conservation need  Every day is a new discovery for Charlene Hopkins, wildlife biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. As the field biologist for the Ephemeral Pond Sampling Project in the Point Washington State Forest and Pine Log State Forest, Hopkins’ job is to document the presence of imperiled reptile species in the forests. In 2002, the project started in the two upland sandhill pine forests with emphasis on documenting the presence of...

Walton County to open beach driving permit lottery April 1

On April 1st, the Walton County Board of County Commission Administration Department will begin the submission period for their annual beach driving permit lottery. Each year, the county issues 150 permits via the beach driving permit lottery. The submission deadline for inclusion into the lottery will be close of business on May 10th. In order to qualify to be entered into the lottery, the following documents must be submitted in the name of the applicant at the time of application:...

YOLO Board’s Mileage Builder Series returns to Baytowne Marina May – August

YOLO Board invites all area standup paddling enthusiasts to test their skills and learn from some of the SUP Industry’s finest at the 3rd Annual YOLO Board Mileage Builder Series at the Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The series includes four individual competition races that increase by one mile increments from one to four miles, a pre-race clinic with a SUP Pro, a one-mile fun race and free kids race at each event and much more....

Choctawhatchee Audubon events for April

April 4: Monthly Meeting:  Walt Spence will present a program on his award-winning bird photography featuring both his recent work and that of his photo-paddling buddy, Douglas Buck. Spence will offer his insights on the genre and will share tips useful to both beginning and intermediate level bird photographers, particularly those interested in photography from canoes and other small boats. The meeting will be held in room 132 of the new Student Services Center of Northwest Florida State College. Socializing...