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Take a kid Fishing Day at Lake DeFuniak May 22

Enjoy family fun and fishing at the Lakeyard 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Kiwanis Club is hosting “Take A Kid Fishing” catch and release event at they Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs on May 22. Great family fun, fellowship and prizes awarded for a good catch in various categories. Fishing is open to boys and girls ages 5-13. First 50 kids to register without their own pole get free bamboo pole. ‘Bait Shop’ sponsored by Walton County officials. Meet at...

South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament at Grayton Beach May 15

Time to catch some fish! The fourth annual CCA Kids Fishing Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. – noon on Saturday, May 15 at Grayton Beach. Sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association, this popular tournament is for boys and girls age 15 and under. The first 150 kids will be given their own rod and reel combo, along with beach rod holders, bait, and tackle donated from the proceeds of  the “Fish Florida” specialty license tags. On the beach...

YOLO Adventures offers eco tours at Eastern Lake

YOLO Stand up paddleboard fun awaits the explorer on Western Lake and Destin Harbor Always wanted to try the stand up paddleboard experience? The opportunity has arrived, as YOLO Board Adventures now offers rentals at three area locations and guided eco tours on a coastal dune lake in South Walton. The rental and guide services for touring Western Lake is located at the WaterColor Boathouse. Rentals only are available at the Red Bar gift shop in Grayton Beach, and Gilligan’s...

Celebrate Mother Nature with Mom this Sunday

The weather is going to be beautiful! What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than spending some time with her outdoors! Here are a few suggestions to spend the day in and around Walton County. Help Mother Ocean and clean the beach at Whales Tail in Miramar Beach 9 a.m. – This Mother’s Day, pay your respects to Our Mother Ocean with a flower and a clean beach. Join Surfrider this Sunday as they pay tribute to our beloved Gulf...

Have breakfast with a ranger at Topsail May 8 and May 15

Learn about park wildlife at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach Saturday, May 8 and 15 – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Come and join the Rangers of Topsail Hill and ask them all the questions you can think of about park life.  To cover the cost of food please bring $4, which goes to Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to enhance the park, or bring...

North American spring bird migration count May 8

Get out in the field or be a backyard bird feeder counter for spring migration count Okaloosa and Walton Counties NAMC is sponsored by National Audubon Society, Florida Ornithological Society, and locally supported by Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. Each spring and fall a “picture” is acquired of the migration pattern of birds.  From this “picture” they may discover the shape of migration particular to each species.  The date had been chosen to count as many migrants as possible before they reach...

YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series race dates announced

Series will kick off first race on May 13th at Eastern Lake YOLO Board LLC announces that Destin Real Estate Company, a leading real estate agency serving the Emerald Coast, will be the presenting sponsor of the 2010 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series.  The race series consists of a series of five relay races that will take place from May to August at various area locations, and three ‘Family Day’ competitions scheduled throughout the season to coincide with the races. ...