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Enjoy a quick, cool water paddle down Seven Runs creek in Bruce

May 29, 2012
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Birding, Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Nature

Small scenic creek in Walton County a quiet journey of natural beauty Quick moving Seven Runs creek, just north of Bruce, is a scenic paddling experience in Northern Walton County. This short, 2-mile paddle provides a few twists and turns before it flows into the swampy Dead River area near the Choctawhatchee River. Magnificent twisted cypress trees tower out of the forest floor, mingling with varieties of hardwoods, providing a beautiful overhead canopy. The perfect habitat for the songbirds you...

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By Walton Outdoors

Local captures Destin’s natural landscape in photographs

May 21, 2012
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Beaches, Birding, Environment, Nature

Daily stress therapy has its rewards Destin resident Scotty Lisenbe has a sure cure for dealing with his day-to-day stress of working long hours. He stops, explores the natural surroundings around him, and then documents his daily journey in photographs. On his daily work commute from Destin to Fort Walton Beach, Lisenbe gets up early each morning and visits a special area along his way. A location chock full of nesting herons and a variety of other shorebirds makes for...

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A luxury bed and breakfast awaits along the Choctawhatchee River

May 5, 2012
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Birding, Eco adventure, Fishing, Home/Garden, Kayak/Canoe, Nature

Paradise found at the Choctaw Lodge When Ron and Kathryn Hardy of Panama City Beach walked into Sandi’s Feed and Seed in Lynn Haven back in 2009, they had little idea about how dramatically their lives were about to change. Spotting a small index card on a bulletin board with a message “Riverfront Property For Sale,” the couple decided to find out more about an area they knew little about, the Choctawhatchee River. Both of them grew up as “river...

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Explore nature along the boardwalk trail at Alys Beach

May 2, 2012
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Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Scenic hike nestled along 30A Not many visitors or locals are aware of a secret little trail to explore off of Scenic Highway 30A. Nestled in 22 acres of preserved wetlands within the Alys Beach community, a ¾ mile boardwalk trail takes you on a pleasant passage into nature. Christian Wagley, former environmental coordinator at Alys Beach sought what avid explorers would appreciate when he designed the elevated trail, and planned it along areas giving the largest overview. The trail...

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Volunteer with Audubon to be a nesting shorebird monitor in South Walton

April 26, 2012
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Birding, Environment, Nature, Parks

Be a part of nesting shorebird survival and learn how to be a beach steward on May 5 at Grayton Beach State Park It’s that time of year again when a young shorebird’s thoughts turn toward love. The breeding season is upon us. Snowy plovers already have nests and soon will have their first chicks. Terns and skimmers will also be nesting very soon. These birds need your protection. Unknowing beach goers can trample eggs and chicks, or they can...

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Celebrate the Earth today and every day

April 22, 2012
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Birding, Environment, Home/Garden, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Share the beauty of our Earth The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth, the earth which bore us and sustains us, the only paradise we shall ever know, the only paradise we shall ever need – if only we had eyes to see…No, wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity… to the human spirit, as vital to our lives as water...

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Delicate balance of birds nesting on Florida shores requires beach goers to be aware

March 31, 2012
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Beaches, Birding, Environment, Nature

Be watchful and respectful of wildlife, it’s a matter of survival With nesting season under way for shorebirds like the snowy plover, black skimmer and American oystercatcher, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) asks beachgoers to take care not to disturb their nests. Well-informed, courteous beachgoers can provide needed relief to these stressed species. The snowy plover, for example, nests along Gulf Coast beaches through August, and its population has shrunk to as few as 200 pairs in...

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Hike, bike, camp and horseback ride at Sand Pond Recreation Area in Pine Log State Forest

March 19, 2012
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Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Sand Pond Recreation Area a great place to explore nature Looking for a fun place to explore nature with the family? Load up the bikes and head over to Pine Log State Forest for a day of exploring trails. Located in Ebro on Highway 79, just south of State Road 20, Pine Log State Forest provides the perfect family outing. The Sand Pond Recreation Area is home to a diverse mix of flora and fauna. White tail deer, gopher tortoise,...

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