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Look to the sky in the early morning hours of May 24 and enjoy the Camelopardalids meteor shower

May 20, 2014
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Nature

Peak of the shower will be between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. CST Sky-watchers all across North America are in for a real treat in the early morning hours of May 24 – there’s a brand new meteor shower that may light up the night sky. Scientists aren’t sure yet how many shooting stars people may see, but the May Camelopardalids meteor shower could be at a dazzling one-per-minute rate. › Watch Live Coverage on Ustream This is the first time...

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Dune walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 3

May 20, 2014
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Beaches, Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks

Time: 1:00pm Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. Without the dunes, there would be no dune lakes. This hike will cover our unique dune areas here in South Walton. From primary dunes to scrubby back dunes, this hike will traverse an area that is not seen by many who visit here. This trail covers about 1 mile through some of our most pristine dune areas...

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Point Washington and Pine Log State Forests reopened

May 19, 2014
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Environment, Nature, Parks, Trails/Hiking

The Point Washington and Pine Log State Forests have reopened. The recent rain event shut down recreational activity due to flooding of the roads and trails. In Point Washington, Road No. 18 is still temporarily closed. At Pine Log, some of the primitive campsites are still under water and will be reopened once dry. For more information on Point Washington call (850) 267-8325, Pine Log (850) 535-2888....

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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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Enjoy a guided kayak tour of Peach Creek May 28

May 12, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat

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 launch from Eden Gardens State Park, paddling Tucker Bayou to Peach Creek. Discussion topics will include marsh ecosystems and local history, including building of the Intracoastal Waterway, logging on the Choctawhatchee River, turpentine industry, and local history. Moderate or higher exertion level, depending on wind conditions. Participants are asked to bring at least a...

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Take a guided canoe/kayak tour of Campbell Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 23

May 12, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks

Time: 1 p.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. Campbell Lake is one of the most pristine coastal dune lakes in South Walton. This tour is an opportunity to experience it up-close. We will meet at Tram Stop One in the parking area behind the ranger station and ride down to the Campbell Lake recreation area. After a brief safety discussion, we will launch our...

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Take a guided tour of the wet prairies of Grayton Beach State Park May 17

May 12, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks

Time: 10 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. Join the Park Ranger for an informative tour of some of Grayton Beach State Park’s wet prairie restoration areas. Learn the importance of these areas, which endangered plants call them home, and how titi trees impact the hydrology and flora of these areas. The ranger will discuss the importance of the Prescribed Fire program at Grayton...

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Audubon Florida seeking shorebird stewards for area State Parks

May 11, 2014
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Birding, Nature

It is beach bird nesting season with birds and chicks out on the beaches with lots of beach goers. Bird stewards are needed to help with their survival. By helping to educate the public and heading off disturbances by volunteering with Audubon Florida. “If you can spare a few hours a week, month or season, your help would be greatly appreciated. We need help every weekend thru summer, but especially on holiday weekends. Memorial Day weekend is just around the...

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