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Walton County breaks ground on Cowford kayak/canoe launch

May 24, 2021
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Kayak/Canoe, Parks

Walton County hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on May 24, 2021 to kick off the new Cowford Landing kayak/canoe launch on The Choctawhatchee River. The new launch will be approximately 100 yards past the existing Cowford boat launch located at SR20 and the Choctawhatchee River at 55 Big Cedar Road, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455 The scope of work includes the construction of a parking lot, sidewalks, restroom, two overnight shelters, timber boardwalks, and a new floating dock with ADA kayak...

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Explore the scenic beauty of Dead Lakes in Wewahitchka, Florida

May 5, 2021
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Birding, Eco adventure, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Interested in a unique paddling, boating and great fishing opportunities? Head over to Wewahitchka, Florida and explore the beautiful Dead Lakes area. The 6,700-acre Dead Lakes offer an abundance of great fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, shellcracker, bream, and catfish. It is also home to hundreds of cypress trees, both live and dead, giving the lake a hauntingly beautiful look. The lake is part of the Chipola River, which is the largest tributary to the Apalachicola River nearby. Dead Lakes...

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Explore Blue Spring recreation area along Econfina Creek

April 4, 2021
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Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Parks

Located approximately 1.5 miles north of State Road 20 and accessed off Blue Springs Road North in Youngstown, the Blue Spring recreation area on Econfina Creek has several new features. Recently restructured after a devastating Hurricane Michael, the recreation area now consists of an ADA-compliant ramp and stair access to the spring, an overlook deck of the spring vent, and a pedestrian bridge overlooking a separate karst feature. Visitors can also enjoy picnic pavilions, a pedestal grill, fire ring, and...

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Explore nature at St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge

March 6, 2021
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Beaches, Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Have you ever wanted to step back in time and explore the natural beauty of Florida? Pack yourself a lunch and head over to the undeveloped treasure chest that awaits you at the St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Located at the mouth of the Apalachicola River, in the Gulf of Mexico, St. Vincent Island NWR is a 12,300-acre barrier island. The island is 9 miles long and 4 miles wide. The triangular island is larger than most of...

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Explore the natural beauty of St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve

January 26, 2021
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Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Preserving our watersheds for future generations As we explore Florida’s beautiful coastlines, we often take for granted the pristine areas that remain intact. With ever expanding urban and commercial growth, it is comforting to know some of the best of our coastal landscapes have been set aside for protection as aquatic preserves. In the State of Florida, there are 41 of these special places with more than 2.2 million acres preserved by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Coastal...

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Swim, picnic and enjoy nature at Pitt and Sylvan springs Recreation Area

July 21, 2020
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Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Cool off on a hot summer’s day Looking for a place to take a dip in a spring and grill a few dogs and burgers? Head over to the newly renovated Pitt and Sylvan Springs and enjoy a day nestled in nature along Econfina Creek. Located along State Road 20 in Bay County, this public recreation area recently went through major restoration by Northwest Florida Water Management District. The endeavor was the first phase of the District’s Econfina Springs Complex...

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Kayak eco tour at Camp Helen State Park July 30

July 18, 2020
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Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Outdoor Family Fun

Join Camp Helen State Park ranger staff on Thursday, July 30 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. for a leisurely 90-minute paddle on Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in North America. Learn about the history, natural communities and wildlife that make this Outstanding Florida Water unique and important. Individuals must be over the age of 12 and able to navigate their own watercraft. Space is limited to 10 single kayaks to allow for proper social distancing due to state mandates....

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Exploring Walton County’s Black Creek and Mitchell River

July 14, 2020
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Birding, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Boating along adjacent waterways provide a for laid back day up the creek Accessible from either the Choctawhatchee Bay or one of several boat ramps off of CR 3280 such as Black Creek Lodge, Black Creek and the Mitchell River are two waterways that offer the perfect opportunity to explore nature, fish or bird watch. Cypress and juniper trees hang lazily over the water, and the tall cypress provides the perfect perch for wetland raptors such as osprey and swallow-tailed...

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