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Learn about animals in the wild at Grayton Beach State Park April 17

Join Grayton Beach State Park ranger Slade Ward on Wednesday, April 17 as he provides information on the many species animals that call Grayton Beach home. Be ready to take a quiz on the top 10 species that are in park. Learn why it is discouraged to feed animals in the wild. Parking will be at the boat launch lot. The interpretive will begin at 10 a.m. Grayton Beach State Park is located in Walton County, South of U.S. 98...

Choctawhatchee Bay front park officially named Grady Brown Park

  • February 28, 2019
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The Choctawhatchee Bay front park in the works at the north end of the Clyde B. Wells Bridge causeway officially has a name. Thanks to the energetic efforts of Hannah Brown of Eucheeanna, the park boasts the namesake of her grandfather, Grady Brown, or as she fondly called him “Paw Paw.” The area of the park formally known as “bay field,” is a favorite spot for local fishermen. On any given day for many years, you could rely on seeing...

Learn about turpentining at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 18

  • January 26, 2019
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As part of Black History Month, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is hosting “Turpentining in Topsail” on February 18, 2019 from 12 – 2 p.m.  Learn about the Turpentine industry that occurred in the park area during the late 1800s and early 1900s as well as outdoor cooking techniques from that time period.  Participants will get to sample “Swamp Cabbage.”  Afterwards there is an optional 3-mile walk to see remnants of the turpentining industry remnants within the park.  If you...

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Reopens

• Following significant damage from Hurricane Michael, the park is now open for day use – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has reopened portions of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park for day use following the impacts of Hurricane Michael, including the marina and boat ramp area, the park’s south-end trail, as well as limited beach access.  The park experienced significant damage from Hurricane Michael, including downed trees and debris, facility, boardwalk, road and trail...

Panhandle Florida State Parks hit hard by Hurricane Michael

  • November 10, 2018
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On Oct. 10, 2018 the Florida Panhandle changed dramatically, and so did many of its state parks. Category 4 Hurricane Michael moved through the Panhandle, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. “What some parks looked like before and how they look now is almost unbelievable,” Warren Poplin, bureau chief for state parks in Northwest Florida, said. The hurricane damaged 31 parks throughout the Panhandle. Some parks had small amounts of debris and downed trees while others had major...

Florida Forest Service announce temporary camp closures at Pine Log and Lake Talquin

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service Florida State Forest announce temporary campground closures due to Hurricane Michael: Forest campground closures October 20, 2018 Pine Log State Forest’s Sand Pond Pavilion and the Bloxham Tract and pavilion at Lake Talquin State Forest has opened on Saturday, October 20th. Tree removal continues in the effort to open back up forest tracts and campsites. Campgrounds, facilities and State Forest Tracts listed below will be closed until further notice. Pine...

Walton County moves forward with plans for bay side park, public workshops Jan. 11 and 18

  • December 4, 2017
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On Nov. 28, 2017 the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) discussed preliminary plans for the 6 ½ acre bay side park located at Bay Grove Road and U.S. Hwy. 331 in Freeport. Before final plans are approved, the Walton County Public Works Department will hold public workshops on Thursday, January 11, 2018 and Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Freeport City Hall, 112 Highway 20 West, Freeport. The purpose of these workshops are to...