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Cancer Freeze water sport benefit on Lake Jackson in Florala Feb. 1

The annual Cancer Freeze benefit is coming to Lake Jackson in Florala, Ala. on Sat., February 1, 2014. Several water sport events and various activities benefit nine local families fighting cancer in Southern Alabama and Northwest Florida. A $20 donation includes water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboard, or tubing events on Lake Jackson with the activities beginning at 7 a.m., water sports starting at 12 Noon. In addition, there will be a chili cook off, 5K walk/run, bass tournament, live auction, car show,...

Camp Helen State Park revised unit management plan workshop Jan. 28

  • January 21, 2014
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, announces a public workshop to which all persons are invited. The workshop will be a presentation of the revised unit management plan update for Camp Helen State Park. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 6:30 p.m. (CST) PLACE: Surfside Middle School, 300 Nautilus Street, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413-0201. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Sasha Craft, Park Manager, Camp Helen State Park, 23937...

Learn about coyotes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 18

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Come learn about our most ubiquitous exotic mammal, the coyote. This program will cover everything you need to know about coyotes, where they live, how they survive, and how they are managed in the park. This is an all ages program that will take place in the clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. For more information, call...

Kellogg Bayfront Park in Santa Rosa Beach open to the public

Kayak, canoe, and stand up paddle board launch on the Choctawhatchee Bay A new waterfront park is open on the Choctawhatchee Bay. The long awaited Kellogg Bayfront Park in Santa Rosa Beach boasts panoramic vistas, along with easy access to the bay for kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards. Amenities include vessel ramp, several picnic tables, shower, water fountain and water spigot. The fenced park area does not include vehicle parking, however you may facilitate the ramp area while...

Airstream club occupies Topsail Hill Preserve State Park campground

Weekend of fun, friends, and camaraderie fills park The RV campground at Topsail Hilll Preserve State Park had a different look this past weekend as more than 90 Airstreams filled the campground. A national club, Airforums hosted their eighth annual “Can Opener” get together from Jan. 9 -12. The group enjoyed four days of fun with a chili feast, bloody Mary and margarita stands, corn hole games, block parties, and Airstream giveaways. Attendees arrived with Airstream in tow from all...

Learn about prescribed burning at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 4

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Why do you burn the woods? This is a question rangers often hear at the park. Come join this ranger led program to learn why/ how/ when they burn our forests. This program will feature some of the equipment and techniques used in prescribed fire. Park entry fee is $6 per vehicle, the program will take place at the clubhouse. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa...

Friends of Camp Helen State Park hosting Saturday concert series

The Friends of Camp Helen State Park are hosting a Saturday concert series. The concerts will be held in the lodge from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Come join in for a unique series of concerts featuring the best American Roots musicians touring the country today. This impressive series of indoor concerts at Camp Helen’s historic log cabin style lodge is sponsored by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park. The series is hosted by Lucky Mud....