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A field of dreams in north Walton County

History states that the original day to honor our fallen soldiers was chosen for a reason Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is...

Learn about the gopher tortoise at Topsail June 3

Learn about what makes these creatures are so important to other animals Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Thursday, June 3 – 1:30 p.m. Come and join the park for a slide presentation on the gopher tortoise.  Learn about this species of special concern in Florida and what makes them so important to other animals.  Meet at the Day-Use parking area on Hwy 30A to take a short hike to the clubhouse. All programs require a $6.00...

Walton County fishing report for May 12

Fishing is great everywhere, offshore, inshore, steams and ponds Fresh: River is finally coming down and folks are catching bream. Bass being caught in the creeks. Bluegill on flies and bass on the ponds and lakes. Bay: The south side of the bay is hot right now with lots of speckled trout and redfish Saltwater: Inshore – pompano being caught.  Sand fleas for bait are showing up. Offshore – Large king and Spanish mackerel are everywhere. A mix bag of...

Explore a coastal dune lake with Walco Eco Tours

Learn about South Walton’s rare coastal dune lakes and dune ecosystems Murray Balkcom, South Walton resident, Realtor and eco tour guide is a man of many facets and talents. Raised on a farm in southwest Ga. near Lake Eufala, Ala., Murray has spent most of his life enjoying the outdoors. Out of college, and working a 70 hrs. a week job, Murray had little time for recreational activities. Deciding it was time for something different, Murray left the confines of...