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St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach offers something for everyone

April 27, 2023
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Beaches, Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks

One of Florida’s top 10 parks chock full of adventure It doesn’t take long to understand why St. Andrews State Park is consistently named one of the top ten parks in the State of Florida. With more than 1,200 acres to explore, this park offers something for everyone to enjoy. For the nature lover, St. Andrews is host to salt marshes, sand pine scrub and rolling sand dunes along more than 1 ½ miles of beach on the Gulf of...

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Kayak, SUP rental season opens at Camp Helen State Park

February 27, 2023
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Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Outdoor Family Fun

Camp Helen State Park offers kayak rentals, adding to the already wide range of park activities. Sponsored by the Friends of Camp Helen, kayak and SUP rentals on Lake Powell have begun for the season. The Friends of Camp Helen State Park is a not-for-profit Citizens Support Organization dedicated to preserving, maintaining and improving the park through volunteer projects, community events and fundraising. Their most recent projects include The Americana Concert series, Movies and More, first Saturday history tours, International...

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Cool off on a hot summer day at Morrison Springs

May 12, 2022
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Birding, Eco adventure, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks

Walton County Park offers spectacular scenery both above and below the water line Walton County offers many places to explore. In the summertime, the one that can’t be beat is Morrison Springs in the Northeastern part of the county. Just south of Ponce De Leon, the 161-acre park is well known in the area, and popular with divers and nature enthusiasts across the south. Cypress trees abound around the spring with their crisp, bright green needles defining the landscape. The...

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Enjoy the natural wonders of Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area

November 18, 2021
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Eco adventure, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Interested in heading out for a few days exploring Florida nature at its best? Hike, camp, paddle, fish, or hunt at the Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area (EPWMA). Located within the boundaries of Eglin Air Force base, just north of Navarre, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy 4,057 acres of diverse recreational opportunities nestled along the shoreline of Blackwater Bay. All managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Escribano Point’s rich habitat mix creates year-round wildlife viewing. Salt marshes are some...

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Explore the scenic beauty of Dead Lakes in Wewahitchka, Florida

May 5, 2021
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Birding, Eco adventure, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Interested in a unique paddling, boating and great fishing opportunities? Head over to Wewahitchka, Florida and explore the beautiful Dead Lakes area. The 6,700-acre Dead Lakes offer an abundance of great fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, shellcracker, bream, and catfish. It is also home to hundreds of cypress trees, both live and dead, giving the lake a hauntingly beautiful look. The lake is part of the Chipola River, which is the largest tributary to the Apalachicola River nearby. Dead Lakes...

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Explore nature at St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge

March 6, 2021
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Beaches, Biking, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Have you ever wanted to step back in time and explore the natural beauty of Florida? Pack yourself a lunch and head over to the undeveloped treasure chest that awaits you at the St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Located at the mouth of the Apalachicola River, in the Gulf of Mexico, St. Vincent Island NWR is a 12,300-acre barrier island. The island is 9 miles long and 4 miles wide. The triangular island is larger than most of...

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Swim, picnic and enjoy nature at Pitt and Sylvan springs Recreation Area

July 21, 2020
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Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Cool off on a hot summer’s day Looking for a place to take a dip in a spring and grill a few dogs and burgers? Head over to the newly renovated Pitt and Sylvan Springs and enjoy a day nestled in nature along Econfina Creek. Located along State Road 20 in Bay County, this public recreation area recently went through major restoration by Northwest Florida Water Management District. The endeavor was the first phase of the District’s Econfina Springs Complex...

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Four scenic locations to paddle up an appetite and enjoy a great lunch

March 22, 2020
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Birding, Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat

Short paddle adventures paired with great eateries around Walton County Note: For the time being, all restaurants mentioned in this story are offering take out only. Some of Northwest Florida’s most scenic natural landscapes can be found right here in Walton County. Kayakers, canoeists and stand up paddle boarders have many locations to enjoy nature’s delights just a few paddle strokes away. If you are interested in venturing on a paddle excursion but can’t afford to spend the entire day,...

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