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Eco Adventures
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Northwest Florida
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Guided kayak tour at Camp Helen State Park June 8, 15, 22, 29

May 31, 2021
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Kayak/Canoe, Outdoor Family Fun

Park ranger staff will lead a leisurely 90-minute paddle on Lake Powell on Tuesday, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 from 9 – 11 a.m. Learn about area history, natural communities and wildlife. Space is limited to 10 single kayaks;...

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Panhandle Watermelon Festival in Chipley June 25 – 26

May 25, 2021
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Outdoor Family Fun

The annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival that will take place on June 25 – 26, 2021 in Chipley. This year’s FREE concert at Jim Trawick Park on Friday, June 25th features country music stars Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Andy...

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First phase of artificial reef construction in northwest Florida now complete

May 25, 2021
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Fishing, Snorkeling/diving

The construction phase for the Florida Artificial Reef Creation and Restoration project has been completed. This project involved the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) coordinating with local coastal governments to deploy prefabricated artificial reef modules within permitted locations...

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Walton County fishing report for May 24

May 24, 2021
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Fishing

Fishing is good! Bay: Redfish, trout, black drum, and sheepshead Surf: Still a few pompano, whiting, spanish mackerel, kings. River: Bream, some shellcracker Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals...

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Walton County breaks ground on Cowford kayak/canoe launch

May 24, 2021
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Kayak/Canoe, Parks

Walton County hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on May 24, 2021 to kick off the new Cowford Landing kayak/canoe launch on The Choctawhatchee River. The new launch will be approximately 100 yards past the existing Cowford boat launch located at SR20...

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Gag grouper season starts June 1 in most Gulf state waters

May 22, 2021
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Fishing

Gag grouper will open for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters June 1, and will remain open through Dec. 31. Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor and Jefferson counties opened April 1 and will remain...

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Amberjack, gray triggerfish close June 1 in Gulf state waters

May 22, 2021
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Fishing

The recreational harvest of greater amberjack and gray triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes June 1 and will remain closed through July 31, reopening Aug. 1, 2021. Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable greater amberjack...

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History tour at Camp Helen State Park June 5

May 18, 2021
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Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Join park staff and volunteers on a walk through the rich history of our park. Learn about the early indigenous...