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Learn about waves, tides and currents while you take a hike at Topsail June 18

Learn about the forces of nature Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Learn all about the forces of nature that help shape the shorelines of the Florida Panhandle. Enjoy a morning hike along the park’s pristine beaches and let the guide share the insights of the beautiful Gulf’s waves and tides  Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to the clubhouse. Outside tours canceled during severe weather. Call 267-8330 for more information. All programs...

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...

Grayton Beach Kid’s Fishing Tournament May 21

First 100 participants receive rod and reel, full tackle box, beach rod holder and a t-shirt! On Saturday, May 21st, the South Walton Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will be hosting their 5th Annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament at Grayton Beach. The tournament is an event intended to promote the responsible use of our marine resources through recreational fishing. With a $5.00 entry fee, the first 100 children receives a free rod and reel, full tackle box, beach rod holder,...

Blue lupine blooming in South Walton

Beautiful blooms color the sand In spring, the sand dunes along the beaches in South Walton are dolloped with blue lupine. The gulf coast lupine (Lupinus westianus) is threatened and endemic to Florida. Their habitats are sand hills, scrubs and coastal dunes. Some say that this rare perennial shrub is only found in a few counties with Walton fortunate enough to be one of them. Early settlers to the panhandle saw and abundance of blue mountain in the Blue Mountain...