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Civil War camp, battle and music in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 27 – 29

One of many Chautauqua Assembly events this weekend The Walton Guard Civil War Camp will be set up in the historic Lake Yard of DeFuniak Springs beginning Friday morning, Jan. 27 and lasting through Sunday afternoon. Ten tents and displays will make up the exhibit, including members of the Walton Guard who will be at each site explaining the history of the Guard during the Civil War. Live Civil War-era music will be performed by the 97th Regimental String Band...

Mardi Gras dog parade and festival at Hammock Bay Feb. 18

Enjoy a parade, costume contest, movie and more Time: 4 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 Location: Hammock Bay, Freeport Come make history at the 1st Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade at Hammock Bay. The theme this year is Beach Bound Hounds! Hammock Bay Trail will be filled with dogs dressed in beachy Mardi Gras attire, decorated small floats and themed golf carts, wagons or anything with wheels.  Hammock Bay’s Town square will be jiving with Mardi Gras jazz rhythm and...

Explore geocaching hidden treasures in and around Walton County

Hundreds of hidden treasures can be found in North and South Walton If you have a Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled device and a little bit of imagination, you don’t need to go far to find hours of great family fun in Walton County. The sport of geocaching has proven itself to be a popular pastime with many, as several hundred treasures are hidden throughout the county. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting sport in which participants use a GPS...

Camp Helen State Park history tour Jan. 7


Learn about the history of a beautiful local State Park Time: 10 – 10:45 a.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park invites you to their history walk at Camp Helen State Park. Come learn about the early history of the park and local area while wandering on a guided tour around Camp Helen’s restored historical buildings. The history walk takes place the first Saturday of each month. Participation Requirements: • Must have the ability to follow visual...

Take a hike or a paddle with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee Chapter 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...