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Cinematographer documents South Walton’s coastal dune lakes

Local nature enthusiasts join in on film segment May 13 Nature documentary cinematographer Elam Stoltzfus has been in South Walton working on a documentary about Walton County’s treasured coastal dune lakes. On May 13, Elam shot a segment for his film featuring kayaking on Western Lake. Expanding on his successful original short film shot a few years ago, Stoltzfus is now working on an expanded documentary, featuring interviews with local nature enthusiasts and historians. The new film will focus on...

Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival May 1

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park hosts educational day of fun for everyone Date: Saturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks and the Mattie Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute of Northwest Florida State College will sponsor the Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival. This family event will feature fun, educational activities and displays showcasing our coastal environment. Cheer on the crab races...

Explore a coastal dune lake with Walco Eco Tours

Learn about South Walton’s rare coastal dune lakes and dune ecosystems Murray Balkcom, South Walton resident, Realtor and eco tour guide is a man of many facets and talents. Raised on a farm in southwest Ga. near Lake Eufala, Ala., Murray has spent most of his life enjoying the outdoors. Out of college, and working a 70 hrs. a week job, Murray had little time for recreational activities. Deciding it was time for something different, Murray left the confines of...

YOLO boarders, kayaks and canoes on Chain of Lakes

A first for YOLO on Chain of Lakes YOLO boarders, kayaks and canoes enjoy a beautiful day on the Chain of Lakes near Ebro, Fla. John Savage, the owner of the launch area on the lakes said it was the first time he had seen stand up paddle boards. The old growth cypress trees are an in abundance along these lakes which are tributaries of the Choctawhatchee River. For related story about exploring the Chain of Lakes,  Click here...

Paddle your way around the Panhandle

  Kayaks an easy fit for anyone interested in outdoor fun     With the Gulf of Mexico, the Choctawhatchee Bay and numerous lakes, creeks and rivers in the area, kayaking is a popular sport in the Panhandle. And with little maintenance cost after purchase, kayaking can be enjoyed by most anyone. There are two basic configurations to choose from, the traditional cockpit style and the sit on top. In a variety of lengths, kayaks range from 8 – 20...