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A perfect pony at the Walton County Fair

“This is the one I want” Hailee, the granddaughter of David and Kerrie Thompson of Ponce de Leon finds the perfect pony at the Walton County Fair on Oct. 24. The week long fair included livestock shows and competitions, rides, handicrafts, horses, photography, poultry, pumpkins, baked goods and good old county fair fun....

Local naturalist tags monarch butterflies for migration study

Monarch beauties pass through the Florida Panhandle Joe Wyatt, naturalist at Hammock Bay in Freeport has been tagging Monarch butterflies for three years as part of a migration study with the University of Kansas. So far in this year’s study, Joe has tagged 68, finding the majority of the fluttering beauties feasting on Saltwater False-Willow, Narrowleaf Baccharis (Baccharis angustifolia) along the north shoreline of Choctawhatchee Bay in Choctaw Beach. Unlike most other insects in temperate climates, monarch butterflies cannot survive...

Alaqua Canine Carnival at Gulf Place Nov. 14

Fun day in store for kids or all ages and their pups Location: Gulf Place on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tons of fun for everyone as Gulf Place will be hosting the Alaqua Canine Carnival. Music by Coconut Radio, games and contests for children and their pups. Animals will also be up for adoption. Vendor opportunities are available. For more information and vendor applications, call 267-3123 or e-mail dranic@embarqmail.com. Gulf Place is located at the...

A beautiful day at Morrison Springs

Walton Outdoors and 30A Radio hosted a great day outdoors at Morrison Springs on Sept. 13 Kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and snorkeling were on tap Sept. 13 at Morrison Springs as Walton Outdoors and 30A Radio hosted a paddle and picnic. Young and young at heart shared the day exploring and enjoying a picnic of burgers and hot dogs. Local naturalist, Joe Wyatt shared his knowledge of indigenous flora and fauna with the group. A pleasant educational surprise for...