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Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park July 6

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...

History tour at Camp Helen State Park July 1

Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Join park staff and volunteers on a walk through the rich history of the park. Learn about the early indigenous people who occupied this land all the way through to the 1920s when the park was developed as a private residence for the Hicks family and later turned into a summer retreat for Avondale Textile mill employees and their families....

Roadside springs of northwest Florida

Northwest Florida boasts a large inventory of beautiful springs. With close to 40 in the Walton, Holmes, Washington and Bay counties, many are only accessible by paddling or by boat. There are a few available you can enjoy a family picnic and offer restroom facilities more suited for little ones. Here is a list of some great options in the Panhandle. Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in Holmes County Just outside the Walton County line is one of the...

History tour at Camp Helen State Park June 3

Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Join park staff and volunteers on a walk through the rich history of the park. Learn about the early indigenous people who occupied this land all the way through to the 1920s when the park was developed as a private residence for the Hicks family and later turned into a summer retreat for Avondale Textile mill employees and their families....

Guided nature hike at Camp Helen State Park June 1

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...

Panhandle Watermelon Festival June 23, 24

The annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival will be held June 23, 24, 2023 in Chipley, Florida. A free concert will be held at Jim Trawick Park at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23th. Performing on the big stage will be country music stars Collin Raye and Easton Corbin. This event is family friendly with festival style seating, and includes free activities for the kids beginning at 5:00 p.m. The festival continues Saturday, June 24 with a pancake breakfast, 5K Hot Trot,...