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A journey to the Glendale Memorial Nature Preserve

A fun and peculiar adventure not to be missed Up in the Northern part of Walton County sits an extraordinary and interesting place called the Glendale Memorial Nature Preserve. What a great morning I had off the beaten path, exploring living things, rusted things, and eco-friendly methods of laying the deceased to rest. Where else can you find a bamboo farm, Rustaphorian sculptures, a chufa farmer and a green burial ground? John Wilkerson, along with his brother Bill and John’s...

Spring boasts flowers and improvements at Eden Gardens State Park

Activity fills the park on the first day of spring One of the most beautiful parks in Walton County sits along Tucker Bayou in Point Washington in South Walton County. Large moss covered live oaks, gardens, walking trails and panoramic views of the bayou provide a visual delight for the visitor to this historic Florida State Park. On the first day of spring, the park is full of colorful azaleas in bloom. Bees are buzzing, the water fountains trickling and...

Antique Farm Day in DeFuniak Springs

Come watch an antique tractor pull! Walton County Fair Association presents Antique Farm Day with fun for everyone at the Walton County Fairgrounds. Sat. March 14 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sun. March 15 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Games, crafters, vendors and lots of fun for the kids: • Treasure in a haystack • Farm Chore Relay • Kiddie Tractor Pull Adults: $5, Kids 6-12, $3, 5 and under free Walton County Fair grounds 790 N....

Murals bring 30A to life in a myriad of color

Art Miles Mural Project a worthy vision South Walton’s Scenic 30A has come alive in color with murals in celebration of the Art Miles Mural Project. From Alys Beach to WaterColor, you can view the colorful artwork on display. The mural project, along with a variety of activities, are available for the pubic in celebration this week. About Art Miles Mural Project Over 50,000 individuals from over 125 countries have painted in villages, towns, cities, and at World Heritage locations...

Get on a horse and ride!

A look into the equestrian experience in the Walton area Learning to ride It is easy to notice that local equestrian Allison Richards loves horses. She speaks the language of horsemanship with confidence as I watched her guide two young riders during a recent lesson. With the years of knowledge under her belt, it is easy to understand why. Riding since she was 10, Richards started riding in a pony club. She quickly progressed, and began teaching the sport at...

A Bad Day Fishing Beats a Great Day at Work

Florida Fish Busters: Top freshwater fishing destinations in Florida for 2009 If you are like me, you’ve probably heard “you should have been here yesterday—the fishing was great,” more times than you can count.  Well, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists continue to give anglers advice upfront that will help them find some of the best honey holes into which to cast a line in the hope that you’ll be the next one bragging about a whopper of a...

Finding Beauty Along the Garden of Eden Trail

Local couple explore trail in Bristol, Florida ***Due to recent tornado activity, the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines hiking trails are CLOSED until further notice. Trails are blocked by debris and unsafe to hike at this time.*** The state of Florida has some of the most unique geological features in the entire south. From the most familiar beaches to the many crystal clear rivers, a little homework, and a willingness to wander off the beaten path can result in a pleasant...

New waterfront park opens in Freeport

Boat launch and parking available on 4 Mile Creek A new park has opened on Four Mile Creek in Freeport. Known by the locals as ‘The Point,’ the park now boasts more than 20 parking spaces and several boat slips. In addition, there are restroom facilities and walkways that wrap around the waterfront. “This park has been 18 years in the works,” said Mickey Marse, mayor of Freeport. In addition, a custom-designed longer slip that runs parallel to the creek...