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Walton Outdoors fishing report for May 16

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Redfish are through the roof! Great bites mid bay. Creeks/river: Redfish have been spotted as far up as Bishop Lake on Mitchell River. Fly fishing getting better. Surf: Pompano fishing is still good. A kayak fisherman reported seeing a school of black fin tuna and folks have been catching them off the pier! “Don’t pay attention to the weatherman’s prediction, all you need to do is get out there and you will catch fish,” Danny...

Star gazing by the shore at Henderson Beach State Park May 25

View through a telescope and learn about the stars in the sky The Department of Environmental Protection’s Henderson Beach State Park will host a star gazing program.  Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of star clusters, planets, and galaxies.  They will also answer questions about the night sky.  All ages are invited to enjoy an evening of star gazing.  The park will close at sunset.  All those attending the star gaze...

May Day Festival at Wee Care Park in DeFuniak Springs May 5

Gospel music, entertainment, food and family fun The 6th Annual May Day Festival and BBQ Cook-Off is May 5th at the Wee Care Park in Defuniak Springs. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. This is a family event and for the entire community.  The BBQ Cook-Off is being hosted by the Fla Panhandle BBQ Society.  There will be softball, musical entertainment including The Headliners from Mossy Head Elementary at 10:30 a.m., New Heights Wrestling at 5 p.m., and much more....

Take a hike with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association in Northwest Florida Activities 2012 Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra...