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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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By Walton Outdoors

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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By Walton Outdoors

Spring fed waterway presentation at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Sept. 3

August 15, 2011
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Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, paddle/surf/boat

Walton Outdoors publisher to speak The E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center is hosting a presentation by Lori Ceier, publisher of Walton Outdoors on Sat., Sept. 3 at 11 a.m and at 1 p.m. The title of Ceier’s presentation is “Exploring Our Spring Fed Waterways.” Ceier will speak about our valuable water resources and share stories and videos on four Northwest Florida springs. Also featured on Sept. 3 is a documentary film, Green Fire, about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold. Green Fire...

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Choctawhatchee River Paddle Trail in the works

May 24, 2011
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Eco adventure, Fishing, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Trails/Hiking

57 miles of planned boat ramp improvements span from Morrison Springs to Black Creek near the Bay Walton County, Northwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Greenways and Trails are working together to provide a paddling trail on the Choctawhatchee River. The 57-mile trail plan spans from Morrison Springs to the opening of Black Creek near the Choctawhatchee Bay. ::MAP:: The project includes rehabilitation and/or construction of five trail head locations starting at Morrison...

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Explore the spring fed waterways of Northwest Florida

July 28, 2010
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Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat

Not only our most valuable water sources, spring fed waterways provide extraordinary adventure Some of the most beautiful places to explore Northwest Florida are along our spring fed waterways. These creeks, streams and rivers provide incredible recreation and eco tourism along with the valuable drinking water our communities rely on. Florida boasts more than 700 springs, with close to 40 in the Walton, Holmes, Washington and Bay counties. Blue Spring and Jackson spring in Holmes County feeds into the Choctawhatchee...

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By Walton Outdoors