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Enjoy a first day hike at an area Florida State Park Jan. 1

Camp Helen State Park – 10 – 11 a.m. Join park rangers on a guided nature hike and history tour of Camp Helen State Park. Learn about the history of the park from the original indigenous populations through the Hicks and Avondale Textile days. The hike will also highlight various natural communities including Lake Powell, a rare coastal dune lake. Be prepared for hiking on a varied terrain of packed earth and sand trails. Wear appropriate clothing and bring water, bug repellent...

Americana concerts at Camp Helen State Park

Americana Concerts in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park are back and better than ever every other Saturday from January 8-March 5 at 6:00 pm. For the first time, this year tickets will be available in advance online at Eventbrite. The link will be posted at https://www.friendsofcamphelen.org/ the Saturday before each show.  Tickets for the first show will be available at 11:30 pm on New Year’s Eve. There will be limited seats available for each show so they will...

Take a plunge into the Gulf in Santa Rosa Beach or Destin Jan. 1, 2022

Santa Rosa Beach: Ed Walline Beach Access Join The South Walton Fire District as we welcome the New Year by plunging into the Gulf of Mexico! We are thrilled to be able to bring back this event for 2022. All funds collected from the cost of registration will be benefitting SWFD Firefighter/EMT Noah Collins and his family. • In-person sign-up starts at 11 a.m. at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar (across from Ed Walline Beach Access) • There will be a...

Santa’s Camp Christmas at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 17 – 18

Come visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at Topsail State Park and enjoy live music, food, bon fire, silent auction, games, and more. Donations are accepted and all funds go to Topsail State Park through Friends of Topsail State Park. Friday, December 17, 4:00 – 9:00 pm • Saturday, December 18, 3:00 – 9:00 pm Park entrance fee is waived for both event days and tram rides to see Santa are a suggested donation of $5 per person (under 2 years...

Explore Florida Caverns State Park

Boasting more than 1,300 acres, the Florida Caverns State Park has a much to offer visitors interested in the exploring nature along the northwest Florida’s Chipola River. The caverns are the biggest draw to the park, with 32 caves nestled within the park; the largest open to the public for guided exploration. The main cavern contains several rooms with dazzling formations of stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and other fascinating features including a towering formation called the “wedding cake.” Some other formations...

Florida Cavern State Park Cultural Celebration Dec. 4

Come join Caverns State Park for their annual Caverns Cultural Celebration Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST at 3345 Caverns State Park. $5.00 per carload for park admission. Come learn about the old ways and the history of Jackson County. Food, entertainment, and more. – Beekeeping – Blacksmith – Candle making – Cattle camp – Civil war camp – Turpentine exhibits – Antique tractors The park is located three miles north of Marianna on State...