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Explore the sights and sounds of nature at night in June and July

June 2, 2015
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Eco adventure, Outdoor Family Fun

Dates/times: June 24, July 8, July 22 – 7:30 – 9 p.m. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Northwest Florida State College, announces the summer season of its popular eco-tourism initiative, Eco Adventures of Walton County. Discover the sights and sounds of nature at night. Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters will guide evening Eco-Adventures for the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance this summer on Wednesdays. A minimum of five Eventurer’s are needed and a maximum of 25. We will meet at...

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By Walton Outdoors

Explore Western Lake on a guided paddle tour on Wednesdays in June and July

June 1, 2015
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Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, paddle/surf/boat

Dates/Time: Each Wednesday in June, July from 9 – 11:30 a.m. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Northwest Florida State College, announces the summer season of its popular eco-tourism initiative, Eco Adventures of Walton County. Explore a coastal dune lake of South Walton County. This kayak tour will take you around Western Lake; one of the larger lakes of the coastal dune lake systems. Experience the diversity of wildlife and habitats that define these unique lake systems. This...

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By Walton Outdoors

Learn about sea turtles at Grayton Beach State Park June 10

June 1, 2015
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Date/time: Wednesday June 10th at 3 p.m. Ranger J.D. will be giving an interpretive program on sea turtles that nest on the beach of Grayton Beach State Park. Participants will meet at the Lakeside Pavilion on the east end of the Grayton Beach State Park beach parking area. This program will take approximately 1 hour. Directions: Grayton Beach State Park is located South of U.S. 98 approximately halfway between Panama City Beach and Destin. Take County Road 283 south of...

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Explore Lakewood Park: Florida’s highest point

May 25, 2015
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Biking, Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Walton County Park east of Paxton is lowest State high point in the U.S. At a whopping 345 ft. above sea level, there is no need for any mountain climbing gear to get to the top of Florida’s highest point. Lakewood Park (also known as Britton Hill) in north Walton is the highest natural point in the State of Florida, and is also the lowest high point of any State in the U.S. Located just east of Paxton, Lakewood Park...

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Guided canoe tour of Western Lake at Grayton Beach State Park May 29

May 17, 2015
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Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Nature

Date/time: Wednesday May 29th at 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a canoe tour of Western Lake channel and outfall with a Grayton Beach Park Services Specialist. They will lead you on an informative trip on Western Lake discussing the importance and rarity of coastal dune lakes and what animal/birds call the lakes home. Please sign-up at the ranger station prior to the day of the event. Event is open to the first 9 guests to sign-up at the ranger...

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Learn about coastal dune lakes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 29

May 16, 2015
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Eco adventure, Nature

Date/time: May 29, 1 – 2 p.m. These rare lakes are found only in a few places worldwide, including right here at Topsail Hill. Walton County has 15 of them along the coast and two are protected inside the park. This ranger led program will cover what makes the lakes in this area so unique and how they are being protected. The program will take place in the clubhouse, enter through the main gate and park staff will direct you...

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Take a guided hike to No Name Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 22

May 10, 2015
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Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Date/time: May 22, 1 – 2 p.m. Coastal dune lakes are extremely unique and rare worldwide. During this hike Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Rangers will lead you through the various ecosystems that make this park unique. This hike will lead you to one of the lakes in the park, No Name Lake. Be sure to bring your binoculars, sunscreen, and water. The trail is paved and the hike is approximately 2 miles long. Entry fee into the park is...

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Guided tour of Western Lake May 19

May 6, 2015
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Eco adventure, paddle/surf/boat

Explore a coastal dune lake of South Walton County. This kayak tour will take you around Western Lake; one of the larger lakes of the coastal dune lake systems. Experience the diversity of wildlife and habitats that define these unique lake systems. This tour is led by the local and avid eco-tour guide Dave Posey. Moderate to high exertion level, depending on wind conditions. Participants are asked to bring plenty of water, forecast compatible clothing and personal comfort items (i.e....

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