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Early autumn in Walton County abounds with color

Autumn brings colorful display to forest floors Fall brings a colorful time to explore the outdoors in  Northwest Florida. In Walton County, we are fortunate to have several State Parks and the Point Washington State Forest providing and abundance of seasonal wildflowers and migrating butterflies. To name just a few native flowers in bloom this time of year are wild buckweat (Eriogonum tomentosum), hairy jointweed (Polygonella basiramia), senna symeria (seymeria cassioides), goldenaster (Chrysopsis sabrella), goldenrod (Soldago tortifolia), figwort (Agalinis satacea)...

Seventh Annual Camp Helen State Park Ghost Walk and History Tour on Oct. 13, 2012

Ghosts, spooks, pirates and witches! Ghosts, spooks, pirates and witches will be hanging out at Camp Helen State Park, Saturday, October 13th.  And everyone is invited to join them for an adventuresome evening of continuous storytelling and historic re-enactment from 5 – 8:30 p.m. The seventh annual Ghost Walk and History Tour, hosted by the Friends of Camp Helen, is suitable for children. New stories, pre tour entertainment and activities are being planned for this year’s event.  Costumes are encouraged...

Camping and RV locations in Walton County

Find a place to park, pitch a tent or rent a tiny cottage Looking to pitch a tent along the beach or find an RV park with lots of amenities? Walton County has a diverse amount of park locations where you can rest your traveling soul. Here is a list of locations along with maps to help guide you in the right direction. Call the parks for current rates as most fluctuate during the year. Check with each site for...

Learn about exotic plants of Florida at Topsail July 6

Learn how to protect your backyard from invasive plants Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Come out and join the park for a presentation and learn all about the exotic invaders that displace native vegetation and disrupt wildlife that are dependent on natural communities.  Find out how you can protect your own backyard from these intruders.  Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to the clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the...

DEP, DACS officers to join forces with FWC

Expect to see FWC officers available in state parks and forests  On July 1, officers and staff from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (DACS) will be combined with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in a move directed by the Florida Legislature and approved by Gov. Rick Scott. The 145 new sworn officers will don FWC uniforms and integrate completely into the ranks of the FWC, resulting in more...

Learn about alligators at Topsail June 15

Time: 1:30 p.m. Once they were hunted, then they were protected, now they are farmed.  Come and learn the facts and history of the American Alligator.  Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A. Take a short hike to the club house. Fees: Program included in the park admission fee of $6.00 per vehicle. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. For more information, call (850) 267-8330 ::MAP::...