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Solar Powered Car Passes Through Walton County

The Power Of One slows traffic and draws crowd in Seaside Folks in Walton County got an eyeful of solar technology on May 7th, 8th and 9th as The Power Of One solar powered car passed through the area. The car is on a journey across the Americas to make a statement on behalf of the advantages of solar energy. Starting his trek in Buffalo, New York in June of 2008, Marcelo Da Luz has taken the car on a...

Local favorite band Dread Clampitt featured on CD Review

Hot diggity! Local band gets rave review Eight of the ten songs on Dread Clampitt’s eponymously-titled debut album were written by guitarist Kyle Ogle and mandolinist Balder Saunders, who both also share lead vocal duties. Their first songwriting collaboration resulted in “Stars (over Walton County),” and they turn some interesting phrases in their moving personal statements, rich in roots sensibility. Rounding out this north Florida band that plays “reggae-bluegrass fusion” are Justin Lewis Price-Rees (fiddle, harmony vocals) and Duke Bardwell...

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...