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Evening sky lights up in South Walton

The place where light dwells Local South Walton resident and photographer Brandan Babineaux captured this beautiful lightning show in Seaside June 5. Brandan describes his experience: “Summer thunderstorms can be very dramatic along the gulf coast. I’ve been wanting to try to photograph lightning but the conditions were never in my favor and being at the right place at the right time can be challenging unless you are some sort of storm chaser. On Saturday evening, a severe line of...

A field of dreams in north Walton County

History states that the original day to honor our fallen soldiers was chosen for a reason Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is...

An incredible school of bull nose rays captured on film in Santa Rosa Beach

A beautiful day brings special treat for beach goers on May 26 This beautiful school of bull nose rays were captured on video by South Walton photographer Fletcher Isacks. Fletcher is working on his videography business and works with his wife Lesley with her photography. Fletcher is currently working on a video with visitflorida.com. To learn more about Fletcher and his wife’s photography, go to: www.isacksphoto.com About bull nose rays (Myliobatis freminvilli) Common Names English language common names for this...

Learn about sea turtles at Topsail May 27

Learn about preserving these majestic creatures at Topsail Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Thursday, May 27 – 1:30 p.m. The majestic sea turtles are gearing up for another reproductive season.  Learn the facts about common Sea Turtles at Topsail.  Be a part of an enlightening program and see what you can do to help preserve these awe inspiring creatures of the sea. Park at the Day-Use area on Hwy 30A and take a short walk with...

Berry time for the birds in Walton County

Jenny Gomillion of DeFuniak Springs captured this nice photo of a cedar waxwing in a mulberry tree. Looks like there are plenty of berries ready to eat. To learn more about Jenny’s photography, go to www.inspirationsphotography.net About cedar waxwings: Look for Cedar Waxwings in woodlands of all kinds, and at farms, orchards, and suburban gardens where there are fruiting trees or shrubs. A silky, shiny collection of brown, gray, and lemon-yellow, accented with a subdued crest, rakish black mask, and...

A beautiful beach day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Another day in paradise and the beaches are open! Jayden and Jackie Roe spent the morning of May 17 strolling the beach at Topsail Hill Preserve in Santa Rosa Beach. “Huge dunes, the mountains of Florida, ghost crabs crawling everywhere, emerald green water, sugar white sand. If you’ve ever seen a more beautiful beach, please let me in on it,” said Kelly Roe, Jayden and Jackie’s mom. Currently the beaches in South Walton County, Florida are not affected by the...