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Cool blue spring irresistible on a hot summer day

Blue spring near Cerrogordo a boater’s favorite Kevin Griggs, a local outdoor enthusiast from Argyle took this photo of Holmes Blue Spring run spring boil. “Fishing, boating and canoeing are great on the river up there just have to watch what your doing when the water is low, not sure about swimming in the river I am sure it is done though,” Kevin said. The Walton County area has an abundance of beautiful spring gems to explore. Thanks for sharing...

Wildlife Refuge Presents Owls and other Critters at Topsail June 26

Learn about the fascinating critters that live in our area Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach June 26 at 11:30 a.m. Come and join the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge as they present their rehabilitated wildlife for your viewing pleasure.  Learn about the fascinating critters that are right here in the park and in Okaloosa and Walton County as they teach you what they eat, where they live and how they survive in the...

Enjoy a lazy day paddle down the Shoal River

Scenic river in Crestview offers a journey through a wetland hardwood forest The appropriately named Shoal River offers an abundance of sandy sandbars, (shoals) along with cool water along a meandering 10-mile paddle in Crestview. This 10-mile stretch is the only open publicly accessible run on the river. It is easily accessible with a boat ramp at each end, with put in at U.S. Hwy. 90 and take out a SR-85 in Crestview. As part of the Florida Greenways and...

4-H Camp Timpoochee July 5-9

This year’s theme is Super Heros! Head to Camp Timpoochee for five days of fun July 5-9. Sponsored by 4-H, children will enjoy canoeing/kayaking, swimming, environmental education, marine science, archery, arts and crafts, campfires, water sports and games. Cost is $200.00. Scholarships are available for children whose families meet certain income requirements. Please check with Tri-County in DeFuniak Springs (892-3615). If you do not qualify for assistance from Tri-county and need help please contact the 4-H office for alternative resources....