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Pioneer Day at Rocky Bayou State Park Nov. 15

November 7, 2014
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Eco adventure, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks

The Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks are hosting Pioneer Day on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park in Niceville (4281 State Highway 20, just east of the Rocky Bayou Bridge). It is a free, family-oriented event and everyone is invited. Park fees are waived and food will be available for purchase. For more information, call the park at 833-9144. The rain date is Sunday, November 16, 2014 from...

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Dead River Landing in Bruce now offers 16 campsites

November 5, 2014
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Eco adventure, Fishing, Hunting, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks

Eight new campsites now open Located at the eastern end of Seven Runs Creek, just north of Bruce, there is a waterway area called Dead River which slowly opens up into the Choctawhatchee River. Dead River Landing park is a beautiful spot offering panoramic views of large bald cypress trees along the wetlands. The park offers a boat ramp, ample parking, and now has 16 RV/tent camping areas with picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. Eight sites large enough for...

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Free entry to Florida State parks Nov. 11

November 3, 2014
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Beaches, Eco adventure, Parks

In honor of Veterans Day, there will be free entry for everyone at state parks* on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Florida Park Service encourages residents and visitors to celebrate veterans and active military personnel by bringing them to one of the 171 state parks and trails to enjoy outdoor activities. To learn more about our local State Parks click the links below: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Grayton Beach State Park Eden Gardens State Park Deer Lake State Park Camp Helen State...

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Living Shoreline Trail opens at Eden Gardens State Park

October 30, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Parks

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) of Northwest Florida State College in partnership with Eden Gardens State Park have completed a ‘Living Shoreline Trail’ to promote CBA’s living shoreline initiative and showcase the diverse vegetation at Eden Gardens State Park. Through a marked walking interpretive trail, you can now identify 18 species in the cultivated gardens, as well as many native plants. These include the famous “wedding tree”- a more than 600 year old live oak, and the “kissing tree”- two...

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Enjoy a guided tour of the wet prairies and rare plants of Point Washington State Forest Oct. 20

October 10, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in Walton county. Guide: Tom Green. Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm We will visit several wet prairies in Pt. Washington State Forest. Observe and identify pitcher plants, sundews and other carnivorous plants, plus many other native plants that are typically found only in this kind of habitat. Several of these species are threatened or endangered. The history and ecology of the...

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Fall Festival and haunted tram ride at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 24-25

September 30, 2014
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Outdoor Family Fun, Parks

Time: 6 – 10 p.m. It’s time again for Topsail’s annual Fall Festival. There will be a haunted tram ride, activities, food, and games for children. This is an all ages event although there may be age restrictions on the haunted tram ride. All proceeds go to support the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. There is no entry fee to the park for this event. For more information please contact the park directly at 850-267-8330. Topsail Hill Preserve...

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Learn about the eastern gray squirrel at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 10

September 27, 2014
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Eco adventure, Nature, Parks

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Come learn about our most widely seen rodents the eastern gray squirrel. You’ll find out what an important part of the ecosystem these squirrels play . Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. For more information, call (850)...

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Take a guided hike along No Name Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 3

September 27, 2014
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Beaches, Eco adventure, Nature, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you on a hike to view the parks natural beauty. This ranger-led hike will take you through several of the ecosystems that make this park unique. The walk will culminate on the shore of No Name Lake and perhaps with a glimpse of the resident alligator. Please no open toe shoes. This is an all ages program. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct...

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