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June Summer horse camps offered at Gulfside Trail Rides

Learn good horsemanship and riding at summer camp Gulfside Trail Rides is proud to announce their first summer day horse camp with instructor Allison Richards. The day camp is from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mon. – Fri. There are two sessions: June 6-10 and June 20-24. Ages 5-12. Cost is $350 per session. A deposit of $50 is due by May 30, with the remaining $300 due upon the start of each session. Campers are asked to bring a...

Disc golf has landed in Walton County

Course in Freeport offers outdoor fun for the entire family No, those aren’t UFOs you are seeing flying through the air at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex. It’s the game of disc golf being played on a newly installed course called Dragon Chain. You might not even notice the elevated metal-chained targets dotted across the landscape of the complex. That is, until you hear someone make a shot into the basket with the sound of CHING!  The sound heard when...

Walton County fishing report for April 27

Fishing is good! Get out there! Surf: King and Spanish mackerel and pompano being caught for those that can get between the June grass. Bay: Speckled trout being caught along with a good bit of redfish. River:  Plenty of shellcracker caught on earth worms, bluegill hitting popping bugs for folks getting out there fly fishing. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by! Click here for fishing forecast This report is brought...

Youth fishing rodeo at Eglin AFB May 28-29

Family fun in store at the Fishing Rodeo Spend a few hours casting a line out and catching fish at the Youth Fishing Rodeo May 28 and 29, 2011. The rodeo will be held at Eglin Air Force Base’s Prison Pond located at the Army Ranger Camp in Niceville. The event is limited to children ages 15 and under. Sign your children up for one of the time periods: 7-10 a.m., Noon-3 p.m. and 4:30-7:30 p.m. (50 participants per period)...

Celebrate Earth Day and get outdoors!

Exploring nature at Helen McCall park What better way to spend the day than exploring nature. Emily Clawiter, Abiahna Greenfield, Jayden and Jackie Roe of Santa Rosa Beach where playing at Helen McCall park Apr. 21 when they discovered an unusual moth. The Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) sat patiently as Emily’s mom Kerry took this photo. Get outdoors, you will discover the wonders of nature everywhere!...

Choctawhatchee Audubon Eventure May 6

Take a journey into the night Discover the sights and sounds of nature at night with Audubon EVENTURES. Nonie of Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters will be guiding a night walk for Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. Programs will last approximately 1 1/2 hours and begin just before sunset. All are invited but the focus will be on ages 4 to 10. We will explore for elusive creatures such as fox, owls, frogs and even bats! COST $1 per person; members and immediate...

Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour along Florida’s Emerald Coast May 13-15

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast will be the backdrop for The Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour May 13 -15 as hundreds of cyclists venture through Northwest Florida. The weekend bicycle event is designed for all road cyclists. Participants will get an opportunity to soak in a scenic bike ride alongside pristine beaches including a rest stop in charming Seaside and also enjoy post-ride activities and mechanical support. On Saturday, 30 and 60 mile rides will begin at...

Upcoming Paddles in the Panhandle

The West Florida Canoe and Kayak Club offers a variety of paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. If you are interesting in becoming a member, you can go to their website at www.clubkayak.com/wfckc or contact Wes Mosteller at wesjane@earthlink.net The Florida Panhandle Canoe and Kayak Connection (FPCKC) is dedicated to recreational paddling in the Florida Panhandle (including Pensacola, Panama City, Marianna, and Tallahassee) and the surrounding areas. Go to http://www.fpckc.com/ for a list of upcoming paddles in our area. Guests...