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Guided Kayak tour of Rocky Bayou July 14

Date/time: Friday July 14, 9 – 11 a.m. Join a Park Ranger for a unique opportunity to paddle Rocky Bayou. The paddle will go along the shoreline of Rocky Bayou to Rocky Creek and back to the park. Rocky Bayou is a fresh to brackish water system supporting a large variety of fish and shellfish, including the federally endangered Okaloosa darter. Osprey and bald eagles are known to nest within the area. Osprey in particular are often sighted by campers,...

Camp Helen State Park hosting movie, cookout, and more July 12

Date/time: Wednesday, July 12, 5:30 p.m. The fourth annual Movies & More series at Camp Helen State Park continues on Wednesday, July12. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the park’s Recreation Hall with a brief interpretive program led by a Camp Helen Park Ranger or other expert. The program will be followed by an old-fashioned campfire cookout of hot dogs and s’mores provided by the Friends of Camp Helen. Each evening will conclude with a family-oriented movie in the...

Scallopers get ready, more waters open for harvest starting July 1

NOTE: SEASON OPENING POSTPONED. Learn more here Season in St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County will be July 25 through Sept. 10 State waters from the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County through the Pasco/Hernando county line will be open for scalloping starting July 1. A span of waters in the middle from the Fenholloway River in Taylor County to the Suwannee River in Dixie County opened earlier this month on June 16 and will close on...

Independence Day celebrations in Walton County

Enjoy Independence Day celebrations in north and south Walton County July 3 – 4. Monday, July 3: South Walton 5:30 – 10 p.m. WaterColor benefit concert at Marina Park Easy On 30A is hosting a benefit concert on Monday, July 3 at Marina Park in WaterColor, 238 Watercolor Way, Santa Rosa Beach. The event will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge, The Sonder Project, Muskogee Nation of Florida, and Children’s Volunteer Health Network. Performances: 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Chris Alvarado, Scott...

Camp Helen State Park hosting movie, cookout, and more June 28

Date/time: Wednesday, June 28, 5:30 p.m. The fourth annual Movies & More series at Camp Helen State Park continues on Wednesday, June 28. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the park’s Recreation Hall with a brief interpretive program led by a Camp Helen Park Ranger or other expert. The program will be followed by an old-fashioned campfire cookout of hot dogs and s’mores provided by the Friends of Camp Helen. Each evening will conclude with a family-oriented movie in...

Rags to Riches Regatta at Grayton Beach July 1

The 21st Annual Rags to Riches Regatta is set for Sat., July 1, 2017 along Grayton Beach in South Walton. The race brings together Hobie 16 sailing enthusiasts in honor of Independence Day in a time honored tradition. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and skipper’s meeting starts at 11 a.m. Entry fee is $45 per boat. The race will start and finish on the beach behind Red Bar in Grayton Beach, Florida, located just off Scenic Hwy 30-A in Walton...