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Live Oak Landing RV Resort in Freeport adds amenities

Swimming pool, jungle gym and motor boat rentals now available for guests Live Oak Landing in Freeport has finished the construction of several new additions to its RV resort along Black Creek near the Choctawhatchee Bay. “I’m very excited to have completed the construction of these features and give even more value to our guests. Live Oak Landing is already a very unique concept of a gorgeous natural area, upscale amenities, and multiple accommodations all tied together, so these improvements...

Wounded warrior shares his love of fishing on the Choctawhatchee River

Walton area captain gives back to fellow wounded soldiers Outdoorsman Mark McDuffie has been fishing the waterways of the Choctawhatchee River since he was five-years-old. Now 32, the Geneva, Ala. born McDuffie knows all the sweet spots along the river and enjoys sharing his knowledge of the area. McDuffie remembers his family spending weekends at McDaniel’s Fish Camp in Freeport, fishing along Black Creek, the river and the Bay. “I’ve enjoyed fishing here all my life,” McDuffie said with a...

Choctawhatchee River Paddle Trail in the works

57 miles of planned boat ramp improvements span from Morrison Springs to Black Creek near the Bay Walton County, Northwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Greenways and Trails are working together to provide a paddling trail on the Choctawhatchee River. The 57-mile trail plan spans from Morrison Springs to the opening of Black Creek near the Choctawhatchee Bay. ::MAP:: The project includes rehabilitation and/or construction of five trail head locations starting at Morrison...

Live Oak Landing to host grand opening celebration June 9

Ribbon cutting ceremony to include public tours and refreshments Live Oak Landing, located along the Choctawhatchee Bay, will be having its Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 9 in celebration of the property being the only overnight lodging facility in the city of Freeport. The event is open to the public and light finger foods and refreshments will be served. Guests can receive golf cart tours of the property and its features, including the customized resort cottages. “We’re...

Update on road closures due to river flooding in Walton County

Choctawhatchee River has crested at 19 feet Here’s an updated list of road closures due to flood waters along the Choctawhatchee River in the Bruce and Red Bay communities in eastern Walton County: (1). Smokehouse Lake Road (2). River Road (3). Dead River Road (4). Cedar Log Lake Road (5). Choctawhatchee River Road. (6). Cowford Road. (7). Morrison Road (8). Senterfitt Road between Ezra Brannon and Pleasant Ridge Road. Potable, fresh water tenders have been placed by the Walton County...