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Get in free at a Florida State Park July 17

Celebrate National Recreation and Parks month at a park near you In honor of July being recognized as National Recreation and Parks Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service invites visitors to explore Florida’s 160 state parks this Sunday, July 17, 2011 free of charge. All 160 Florida State Parks (except Skyway Fishing Pier) will offer free day-use entry for this day only. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, including Buccaneer Bay, as well as Ellie Schiller Homosassa...

Learn sand sculpting at Topsail every Thursday in July

Build a sandcastle with a pro! Join Rick Mungeam, professional sand sculptor for sand castle building at Topsail every Thursday in July from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Learn about the sand and water as you enjoy the beach at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. This event requires a $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. The tram to the beach is located at the day use entrance and runs at the top of every hour. Call (850) 267-8330 for...

New walkway installed at Eden Gardens State Park rose garden

Recycled pavers part of park’s history Thanks go out for the efforts of Hurlburt Field Air Force Base’s 823rd RED HORSE Squadron. The Squadron volunteered their spare time to reconstruct the walkway of the rose garden at Eden Gardens State Park. Looking brand new, the pavers are anything but. The bricks around the arbor were recycled from the Wesley Mansion’s old chimney bricks. The pavers around the walkway are reclaimed Chicago bricks. To learn more about Eden Gardens State Park,...

Learn about wildlife at Topsail July 2

Learn about the critters that call Topsail their home Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park With over 1,600 acres at the park to explore there is a pretty good chance you may have an encounter with one of Topsail’s wild residents.  What will you see?  What could it be?  Come out and join the Topsail staff for a presentation on the common critters who call Topsail Hill their home.  Park at the Day-Use area and take a...