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Enjoy a guided canoe/kayak tour of the Chain of lakes on the Choctawhatchee River July 25

July 10, 2014
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Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature

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 South Walton. Meeting location: Northwest Florida State College South College, 109 South Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. Vehicle caravan to event location. Chain of Lakes is a beautiful slough off the Choctawhatchee River on the East side near the SR20 bridge. Ecology is similar to the Choctawhatchee River, but without strong currents. Birding opportunities are common,...

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Morrison Springs now safe for swimming

July 9, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Water now safe for swimming, diving Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County is rescinding the April 29, 2014 swim advisory for the Morrison Springs bathing place. DOH Walton feels that water quality in this area has improved considerably due to the reduction in bacteria levels. We will continue to monitor the water quality in this area monthly and routinely advise the public of our results. For more information contact the DOH Walton at 850-892-8021. Morrison Springs...

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Eco adventure paddle at Morrison Springs in northeast Walton County July 11

July 5, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature

Time: 8:30 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. Meeting location: Northwest Florida State College South College, 109 South Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. Vehicle caravan to event location. Learn about Florida’s crystal clear springs as we paddle Morrison Springs in Northeast Walton County. We will explore the spring, then paddle out towards the Choctawhatchee River and back. Learn about our precious water resources, how...

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Take a guided kayak tour of Western Lake July 10

June 20, 2014
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Beaches, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Time: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. We will travel from where the water comes in to Western Lake to where the water goes out from Western Lake to 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...

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Inaugural paddle launch held at new Kellogg Park in Santa Rosa Beach

June 12, 2014
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Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, paddle/surf/boat, Parks

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) of Northwest Florida State College in partnership with Walton County Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Walton County Tourist Development Council, held an inaugural kayak/paddleboard launch to promote the public recreational use of the newly renovated Kellogg Bayfront Park in Santa Rosa Beach on June 12, 2014. Kellogg Bayfront Park, at the end of Nellie Drive in Santa Rosa Beach, was deeded to Walton County by the late Pat Kellogg in 2003. In January of...

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Enjoy a guided canoe or kayak tour of Lake Powell June 19

May 30, 2014
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Beaches, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

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 South Walton. 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. We will follow the shore till we hit the Gulf. Paddle is around 4 miles round-trip. Moderate...

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Take a guided tour of the bayou at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park May 23

May 18, 2014
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Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Outdoor Family Fun

Time: 9 – 11 a.m. Join a Park Ranger on Friday, May 23rd, 2014 for a unique opportunity to paddle Rocky Bayou. The paddle will go along the shoreline of Rocky Bayou to Rocky Creek and back to the park. Rocky Bayou is a fresh to brackish water system supporting a large variety of fish and shellfish, including the federally endangered Okaloosa darter. Osprey and bald eagles are known to nest within the area. Osprey in particular are often sighted...

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Snaggy Bend Outfitters in Vernon hosting grand opening, creek clean up competition May 31

May 6, 2014
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Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Nature

Creek clean up, fishing tournament, free kayak/canoe rentals, food, and family fun Snaggy Bend Outfitters is proud to announce their official grand opening on Saturday, May 31, 2014. It will be a day of fun-filled activities, including free canoe and kayak rentals while they last. Call early for your reservation because they won’t last long. You will launch at Cotton Landing for an 8 ½ mile trip down Holmes Creek. The adventure will end at Hightower Springs. Trash round-up contest. ...

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