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Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park July 18

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Learn about the many native plants at the park. Park fees are waived until Labor Day weekend. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic...

Stargazing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park July 2

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to join us for spectacular stargazing on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 4:30 – 9 p.m. Bring your special someone to an unforgettable night! Safely look at the sun through solar telescopes. Once the sun sets, check out amazing constellations and other features of the night sky. Gather at tram station 1. Park entry is free until Labor Day weekend. For more information contact Quinten.Selby@FloridaDEP.gov Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the...

Independence Day celebrations in north and south Walton

Enjoy family fun in either north or south Walton this 4th of July. South Walton: Grayton Beach parade at 8:30 a.m. Parking available at AJs. Parade starts lining up at 8 a.m. in front of the Red Bar on Hotz Ave. Red, White & Baytowne – Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Time: 6-9:15 p.m. Cost: Free Red, White, and Baytowne celebration beginning at 6 pm with live music, followed by a fireworks display that will light up the night sky at 9:15 p.m....

Panhandle Watermelon Festival in Chipley June 24, 25

The annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival will be held June 24, 25, 2022 in Chipley, Florida. A free concert will be held at Jim Trawick Park at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24th. Performing on the big stage will be country music stars Josh Turner and Shenandoah. This event is family friendly with festival style seating, and includes free activities for the kids beginning at 5:00 p.m. The festival continues Saturday, June 25 with a pancake breakfast, 5K Hot Trot, watermelon...

Movies and more outdoors at Camp Helen State Park this summer

The eighth annual Movies and More series at Camp Helen State Park begins on Thursday, June 16. The summer fun series will continue on Thursdays June 30, July 14 and July 28. Complimentary hotdogs, chips, water, and smores will be provided by the FOCH. The evenings begin at 7:00 pm with music, hula hoops, crafts and a new interpretive program each week. Our series will kick off June 16 with Luca which will feature a program from Gulf World Marine...

Guided kayak tours at Camp Helen State Park every Tuesday in June

Join Camp Helen State Park staff for a leisurely 90-minute paddle on Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in North America on Tues., June 7, 14, 21, or 28, 2022 from 9 – 11 a.m. Learn about the history, natural communities and wildlife that make this Outstanding Florida Water unique and important. Guided kayak tour will be enjoyable for individuals, families and groups. Must be 12 years of age or older and able to independently navigate your own kayak....