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4-H Camp Timpoochee July 5-9

This year’s theme is Super Heros! Head to Camp Timpoochee for five days of fun July 5-9. Sponsored by 4-H, children will enjoy canoeing/kayaking, swimming, environmental education, marine science, archery, arts and crafts, campfires, water sports and games. Cost is $200.00. Scholarships are available for children whose families meet certain income requirements. Please check with Tri-County in DeFuniak Springs (892-3615). If you do not qualify for assistance from Tri-county and need help please contact the 4-H office for alternative resources....

Scenic Highway 30A closure at Big Redfish Lake

Road will be closed May 6-7 and possibly May 8 to install bridge span Walton County Public Works advises that County Road 30A at Big Redfish Lake will be closed to through traffic (bicycle and pedestrian traffic included) on May 6th, 7th and possibly the 8th. According to the project contractor, Floridian Construction, the bridge span will be delivered on Thursday May 6th.  Because of its size the span must be assembled on the site and lifted into place with...

Explore a coastal dune lake with Walco Eco Tours

Learn about South Walton’s rare coastal dune lakes and dune ecosystems Murray Balkcom, South Walton resident, Realtor and eco tour guide is a man of many facets and talents. Raised on a farm in southwest Ga. near Lake Eufala, Ala., Murray has spent most of his life enjoying the outdoors. Out of college, and working a 70 hrs. a week job, Murray had little time for recreational activities. Deciding it was time for something different, Murray left the confines of...