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Take a guided kayak tour of Western Lake Nov. 13

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in Walton county. This tour is kayak only. Travel from the water entry point of Western Lake to the lake outfall into the Gulf of Mexico. Discussion topics will include history, coastal dune lake ecology, and local anecdotes, as well as, efforts to preserve the lakes and how the lakes preserve us. Moderate or higher exertion level,...

Take a guided tour of Peach Creek on kayak Oct. 9

Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in Walton county. Guide: Karl Renelt. Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Launch from the astounding Eden Gardens State Park for a paddle tour through Tucker Bayou up to Peach Creek. Discuss environmental topics about marsh ecosystems and the local history including building of the Intracoastal Waterway, logging on the Choctawhatchee River, and turpentine industry. Moderate or higher exertion level, depending on wind...

Take a guided tour of Lake Powell Sept. 18

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in Walton county. We will meet at the Watersound Village Common area and caravan to the Watersound dock on the Western Horn of Lake Powell. Discussion topics will include dune lake dynamics, local history centering on Camp Helen, forestry activities. Paddle around Lake Powell shore to the Gulf of Mexico. Paddle is around 4 miles round trip....

Burnt Sock Landing landing opens on Holmes Creek

Burnt Sock Landing is a new public access and recreation site on Holmes Creek, northeast of Vernon in Washington County. Northwest Water Management District recently completed public access and recreational improvements to the site, including road improvements and a parking area. The District has also stabilized the historic dirt boat ramp to significantly reduce sediments flowing into the stream-fed creek and allow users to hand launch canoes, kayaks and small boats. This exclusive canoe, kayak and small boat launch will improve...

Holmes Creek clean up day Sept. 16

Free kayak and canoe rentals for participants Date/time: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Washington County Tourist Development Council along with Holmes Creek Canoe Livery, Old Cypress Canoe Rentals and Snaggy Bend Outfitters will host the first annual Holmes Creek Clean-Up on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. The meet-up location will be at Holmes Creek Livery (near the Hwy. 79 bridge) at 2899 Highway 79 in Vernon. ::map:: Come help keep Holmes creek...