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History tour at Camp Helen State Park March 6

Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Join park staff and volunteers on a walk through the rich history of our park. Learn about the early indigenous people who occupied this land all the way through to the 1920s when the park was developed as a private residence for the Hicks family and later turned into a summer retreat for Avondale Textile mill employees and their families....

Ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park March 4

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, March 4 from 10 – 11 a.m. You will access the user-friendly trail system, learning about the flora and fauna found within the park and the larger ecosystem of the Florida Panhandle. This hike is great for all experience levels and requires moderate endurance. Meet at the visitor center. The Oak Canopy and North Trails have a combination of paved, sand and packed-earth terrain. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes,...

Fast and Fire car show competition in Ponce de Leon Feb. 27

Join the Ponce de Leon Volunteer Fire and Rescue for a car, motorcycle, and off road vehicle show and competition on Sat., Feb. 27. Hamburger and hot dog plates will be for sale. Many vendors with car related and Holmes County created items will be available. The event will be from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 1508 Skelton Street, Ponce de Leon. For more information go to facebook.com/PDLVFD. All proceeds will help the department purchase equipment for our Pumper....

Baytowne celebrates Mardi Gras with parade Feb. 14 and street party Feb. 16

The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin will be filled with costumed dogs and their humans along with unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pickup trucks on Sunday Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. Mardi Gras music will fill the air as our four-pawed friends and parade participants shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets. On Tuesday, Feb. 16, prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the...