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Learn the basics of surf fishing at Grayton Beach State Park April 22

Date/time: April 22, 10 – 11:30 a.m. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Northwest Florida State College, announces the spring season of its popular eco-tourism initiative, Eco Adventures of Walton County. A Grayton Beach park ranger will demonstrate and instruct the basic skills needed for enjoying surf fishing. Learn how to catch bait, the proper technique when baiting your hook, and the different kinds of equipment and techniques used in surf fishing. Participants will also learn the dos...

Enjoy Stargazing at Henderson Beach State Park April l7

Date/time: Friday, April 17, from 4:15-10 p.m. Henderson Beach State Park will host a star gazing program. Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of star clusters, planets, and galaxies and answer questions about the night sky. Also, prior to sunset, their telescopes will be equipped for safe viewing of the sun. The park will close at sunset which is 7:14PM.  All those attending the star gaze should arrive prior to sunset....

Camp Skyway offered at Camp Helen State Park in July

Discount offered for early registration by March 24 Camp SkyWay is returning for another fun summer at Camp Helen State Park. Skyway offers a full day and half day camp for ages 5-12, with a one of a kind adventure. There will be two four-day camps offered July 20 – 24 and July 27 – 31. Activities include crafts, soccer, drama, games, science, cooking, gardening, beach activities, football, geocaching, nature adventures, and more. For details and registration, go to www.campskyway.com. Call camp director “Tink” at...