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Construction underway at Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach

January 26, 2012
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Parks, Trails/Hiking

New park to boast playground, splash pad and recreation building Construction has been approved and the road has been cleared for Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach. The 16.7-acre park is finally coming to fruition after several years of grant requests and planning. Located between J.D. Miller Road and South Walton High School, the park will boast a 1,400 sq. ft. recreation and educational center, two pavilions, an asphalt multi-use trail, playground, splash pad and multi-use recreation area. Other amenities...

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Explore American military history at Fort Pickens

January 18, 2012
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Beaches, Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Step back in time at historic barrier island fort Located at the western end of Santa Rosa Island, Fort Pickens is an American military history relic. The largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay and its navy yard from 1829 – 1947, the fort is located within magnificent Gulf Islands National Seashore, located in Mississippi and Florida. Fort Pickens was built using a state-of-the-art European castle design, which was already proven successful along the east coast during the...

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Walton Outdoors top ten stories of 2011

December 29, 2011
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Beaches, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Fishing, Home/Garden, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people that have wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a few journeys in and around Walton County. Not surprising, some of the most interesting stories are about the folks that live in our area and their passion for living in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. With the wonderful people, beautiful waterways,...

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Take a hike or a paddle with the Florida Trail Association

December 29, 2011
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Birding, Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Trails/Hiking

Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee Chapter Activities 2012 Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra...

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Celebrate the new year with a guided hike at Camp Helen State Park Jan. 1

December 27, 2011
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Birding, Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Trails/Hiking

Rejuvenate by taking a family friendly trek through a state park close to home The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will sponsor free, guided hikes in nine state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states. America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on...

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E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center open Dec. 27, 28 and 29

December 20, 2011
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Trails/Hiking

Center will be closed on Dec. 24th and 31st. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will be open to the public Dec. 27, 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. They will be featuring special programs along with an opportunity to explore their trails! Dec. 27 – “Talking Trash” – Help save our environment by learning the ins and outs of recycling and it’s importance! Dec. 28 – Animals, animals, animals!! – Every snake, bird, turtle and mammal that...

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Walton Outdoors top ten stories from 2011

December 16, 2011
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Beaches, Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Fishing, Home/Garden, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people with wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a few journeys in and around Walton County. Not surprising, some of the most interesting stories are about the folks that live in our area and their passion for living in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. With the wonderful people, beautiful waterways, trails...

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Take a historic tour of Econfina Dec. 10

December 3, 2011
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Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Trails/Hiking

Enjoy a day outdoors with the Florida Trail Association Date: December, 10th 2011 8:00 am – 12:00 pm The PANHANDLE Chapter of the Florida Trail Association is hosting a tour of Historic Econfina on December 10th. Tour guide will be Bob Hurst, a member of the FTA, Historical Society of Bay County, and Florida Panhandle Canoe and Kayak Club. The tour is open to the public. Sites that will be visited include Porter Cemetery, Walsingham Bridge/Path to the Forks, Gainer...

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