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A hidden coastal beauty awaits – Deer Lake State Park

A beautiful walk awaits you in South Walton at Deer Lake State Park Tucked away along Scenic Highway 30A, just west of WaterSound, this spectacular gem of a State Park offers park goers a look at intact ancient sand dune ecosystems. An elevated walkway guides you through a small wooded area, to the rolling dunes, then down to the Gulf of Mexico. Once on the beach, you can take a walk to the west, and discover the park’s namesake, a...

A Scenic 30A view to live for

Most Walton County residents and visitors appreciate the natural beauty of our area’s coastal dune lakes. The one quintessential view which reminds us we are home is the view of the tall pines and sand dunes along Western Lake. One never tires of the panoramic scene while driving along Scenic Highway 30A. Local photographer Brandan Babineaux took this panoramic photo Jan. 24 with his iPhone. “The water was dead calm and reflected a broken sky in the water and the...

Fishing on Grayton Beach casts a vibrant history

Old friends reminisce about the early days of Grayton Beach fishing Editors note: This story was originally written in February 2009. Gene Wesley passed on Jan. 13, 2011, and Van Ness Butler, Jr. on February 14, 2014. Both men were great outdoors men. Locals in Walton County have enjoyed fishing from Grayton Beach for generations. With a panoramic view of the Gulf, gentle breezes, it doesn’t get any better. Two long-time friends Van Ness Butler, Jr. and Gene Wesley remember...

Open water seasonal lifeguard positions available in South Walton

Tryouts to be held Jan. 21 and 28 The South Walton Fire District’s (SWFD) Beach Safety Division will be holding run/swim tryouts for new recruits on Fri. Jan. 21 and Fri., Jan. 28, 2011. Position Requirements include: · at least 18 years of age · high school diploma · able to work weekends and public holidays · in good physical condition ·  possession of a valid driver’s license · complete a 500 meter swim in less than 10 minutes · ...