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Tutu Trot 5k Run/Walk in Hammock Bay April 24

The Tutu Trot 5k Run/Walk will be held at Hammock Bay in Freeport April 24, 2021. The event will benefit ARC of Walton County and Caring and Sharing of South Walton. There are pre-registration dates on the website, day of the race, registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with race beginning at 9:00 a.m. Groove to the DJ after the race and shop local vendor booths and food trucks. Visit www.tututrot.com for more information and registration....

Where to find the Easter bunny in and around Walton

Easter Eggstravaganza at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center March 27 Easter Bunny and Spring event at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport March 27. Staggered hunt times for ages with events starting at 9 a.m. You must be a member to participate. Learn more here. Preschool Easter egg hunt in DeFuniak Springs March 30 Walton-DeFuniak Public Library presents the Preschool Easter Egg Hunt! Event will be held in the library garden Tuesday, March 30th, at 10:00 a.m. Please bring your...

Trailblazer Trot at Ponce deLeon Springs State Park March 13

The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce annual Trailblazer Trot, a cross country 5K will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 8 a.m.  The scenic race, sponsored by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office will be at the Ponce de Leon Springs State Park’s southern trail parcel located at 150 L.D. Anderson Rd., Ponce de Leon, FL 32455, just south of Interstate 10 off of State Rd. 81. Enjoy a run or walk along the natural terrain trails through the...

Springs

  • January 10, 2021
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Springs – Our most precious water resources also provide great recreation opportunities Some of the most beautiful places to explore Northwest Florida are along our spring fed waterways. These creeks, streams and rivers provide incredible recreation and eco tourism along with the valuable drinking water our communities rely on. Florida boasts more than 1,00 springs, with close to 40 in the Walton, Holmes, Washington and Bay counties, with 13 springs feeding in the Choctawhatchee River basin. The Gainer Springs Group...

Point Washington State Forest

  • January 5, 2021
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South Walton County is home to an abundance of conservation land accessible to visitors and locals to explore. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, are a just a few ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Located in Santa Rosa Beach along the U.S. Hwy. 98 corridor, Point Washington State Forest boats more than 15,000 acres of recreation opportunities. The Forest was purchased under Florida’s Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) program in 1992. Using an ecosystem management approach, the Florida Forest Service provides...

Living in Walton’s natural world

  • January 5, 2021
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FWC offers videos to educate Floridians on how best to avoid conflicts with bears As part of a continuing effort to reduce conflicts with bears, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is releasing two new videos in the “Living with Florida Black Bears” series, designed to educate the public about how to safely coexist with bears in Florida. The “Cause for a Call” video outlines when and how people can reduce conflicts with bears by taking simple steps...

Walton area beach parks/accesses

  • January 5, 2021
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Know about rip currents before you enter the water Click here for current beach water status Beach parks with easy access, parking, lifeguards and restroom facilities Walton County’s beaches in Miramar Beach and along Scenic Highway 30A offer many public beach accesses. South Walton Fire District lifeguards are stationed at 14 locations. These locations offer adequate parking, restroom facilities and some offer handicap access with wheelchairs available. Lifeguards are on duty from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., seven days a...

South Walton County hiking trails

  • January 1, 2021
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Trail Maps South Walton: TopsailHillStateParkTrail PointWashingtonTrail GreenwayTrail Graytontrail DeerLakeTrail Hike or bike the Point Washington State Forest South Walton County is home to an abundance of conservation land accessible to visitors and locals to explore. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, are a just a few ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Located in Santa Rosa Beach along the U.S. Hwy. 98 corridor, Point Washington State Forest boats more than 15,000 acres of recreation opportunities. The Forest was purchased under Florida’s Conservation...