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Military relics, land conservation cohabitate at Coffeen Nature Preserve

January 31, 2023
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Birding, Eco adventure, Nature, Trails/Hiking, Walton history

Former WWII missile test launch facility home to diverse sand pine trails As many people buzz up and down U.S. Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach, few ever notice the small entrance signs to the Coffeen Nature Preserve and Four...

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Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 20

January 31, 2023
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Nature

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master...

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Walton County fishing report for Jan. 24

January 24, 2023
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Fishing

Fishing is good! River: Crappie, a variety of catfish Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s....

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February Mardi Gras festivities in south Walton and Panama City Beach

January 18, 2023
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Outdoor Family Fun

Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival Feb. 3 – 4 Combine the excitement of an authentic Mardi Gras celebration with the spectacular views of our emerald green water and sugar-white sand, and you’re in for a real treat...

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Mardi Gras parade and Gras Fest in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 28

January 12, 2023
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Outdoor Family Fun

The Krewe de Yak’s annual Mardi Gras Parade and fest will be held on Jan. 28, 2023 on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. A street fair and car show will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. along the...

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Learn about hummingbirds in Niceville Feb. 2

January 11, 2023
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Birding

Choctawhatchee Audubon hosts Fred Bassett of Hummingbird Research, Inc., who has been studying hummingbirds in the Southeastern U.S. for more than 20 years. Fred will discuss our wonderful ruby-throated hummingbirds in depth and introduce many species of western hummingbirds that...

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Health advisory issued for Morrison Springs

January 11, 2023
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Environment

Jan. 11, 2023 – A Health Advisory is issued on January 11, 2023, for Morrison Springs. The Advisory is issued based on the criteria for fecal indicator bacteria. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public...

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Sandhill cranes winter in north Walton County

January 10, 2023
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Birding, Nature

Winter visitors a welcome sight for local bird lovers For the last several years, migrating sandhill cranes have been spending the winter months in north Walton County in Paxton. Foraging in a wetland area and private pasture near Lake Jackson,...