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Operatic sounds fill the air at Grayton Beach State Park restroom

Canadian singer brings joyful voice to beach Grayton Beach State Park is a favorite recreation area for both visitors and locals in South Walton. Exploring the beach and coastal dune trails at the park is always a delightful outdoor experience. However, there are two weeks out of the year visitors may experience an unusual treat at the park – the sounds of classical melodies emanating from the beach access restroom. On any given morning in late April or early May,...

It’s A Spring Thing at Camp Helen State Park April 6

Interactive event fun for the entire family Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park, Inc. present “IT’S A SPRING THING” a fun interactive event that promotes a variety of activities and resources available in the Bay County and Walton counties.  Food and refreshments will be available. Fees: Park entrance fees will be waived to participants. Contact: (850) 233-5059 for more information. :: MAP::...

Hike, camp along the Apalachicola River bluffs at Torreya State Park

Note: March 4, 2019 – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service hosted a ceremony today celebrating the reopening of the campground at Torreya State Park following the impacts of Hurricane Michael. The campground, which sits along the park’s iconic steep bluffs rising more than 150 feet above the Apalachicola River, offers 30 campsites with electric and water hookups, as well as restroom facilities.   Torreya State Park, which experienced significant damage from Hurricane Michael – including downed trees and debris, and facility, boardwalk, road and trail damage – was...

Florida State Parks offering free smartphone app pocket ranger

  • February 18, 2013
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Download the app, get into a State Park Free Jan. 18 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has developed a new, FREE smartphone app, available for download today. This interactive guide gives users on-the-go access to Florida’s 171 state parks, trails and historic sites, complete with detailed information about campgrounds, amenities, facility maps, directions and so much more. In honor of the new app, Florida’s state parks will offer free entry* to state parks on Monday, Feb....


Camellia and Art Fest at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 23

Learn all about camellias Location: Eden Gardens State Park Sat. Feb. 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden Gardens would like to invite everyone to the annual Camellia and Art Fest on Saturday, Febuary 23, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Festivities begin with talks being given on Camellia identification, air layering (propagation), and the general maintenance and pest control of Camellias.  Camellias, air layered from Eden plants, will be available from the...