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Step back in time at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Rustic and diverse State Park a favorite for summertime scalloping At the north end of the 17-mile St. Joseph Peninsula, just past Cape San Blas, you will find a unique Florida State Park with 6 miles of pristine beaches nestled along enormous sand dunes. Properly known as the T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, this are of the Florida Panhandle is considered part of the “Forgotten Coast.” Perfect exploring for the nature lover, as you will experience three...

Rent a canoe at Holmes Creek Livery in Vernon Florida

Explore nature in a canoe or kayak from Holmes Creek Livery Holmes Creek and the Choctawhatchee River are two of the most diverse paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle area. These journeys are abundant with wildlife including turtles, fish and a variety of birds including blue heron, ibis, egrets, warblers and woodpeckers. Holmes Creek Canoe Livery offers services from rentals to shuttles to a fun water park that includes a rope swing, water slide and diving board on the creek....

Cessna Park boat ramp now open

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend! The Cessna Park boat ramp has reopened on County Road 393 at Hogtown Bayou. Recently completed improvements include a new ramp and two L-shaped loading docks on each side of the ramp. In addition, there is a new smaller dock adjacent to the two loading docks. Cessna Park is maintained by the South Walton Tourist Development Council beach maintenance crew and is the busiest ramp in South Walton. For more information, contact beach...

History tour at Camp Helen State Park May 14

Enjoy the day while you learn about a beautiful State Park Location: Camp Helen State Park, Panama City Beach Time: 10 a.m. A walking history tour of Camp Helen State Park will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hick House, Saturday, May 14.  All are invited to attend to learn more about the history of the area before it became a State Park.  This tour will be led by Emily Smith, president of the Board of the Friends of Camp...

Learn about prescribed fires at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 11

Get answers to all your burning questions Time: 2 p.m. Fire is a natural process that has shaped Florida’s ecosystems over the years. Prescribed fires play a vital role in restoring “fire-dependent” natural communities. Learn the answers to all of your burning questions on Wed., May 11 at 2 p.m. Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to the clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Call (850) 267-8330 for more information...

Cessna boat ramp closed for improvements

Plans are to reopen by end of May The Cessna Park boat ramp on County Road 393 at Hogtown Bayou in South Walton County has been closed for scheduled improvements that will be a big benefit for fishermen and boaters.  The project consists of the removal of the existing ramp, construction of a new ramp and new loading dock on both sides of the ramp. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of May with the goal...