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Rent a canoe at Holmes Creek Livery in Vernon Florida

Explore nature in a canoe or kayak from Holmes Creek Livery Holmes Creek and the Choctawhatchee River are two of the most diverse paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle area. These journeys are abundant with wildlife including turtles, fish and a variety of birds including blue heron, ibis, egrets, warblers and woodpeckers. Holmes Creek Canoe Livery offers services from rentals to shuttles to a fun water park that includes a rope swing, water slide and diving board on the creek....

Choctawhatchee River Paddle Trail in the works

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...

Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour along Florida’s Emerald Coast May 13-15

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast will be the backdrop for The Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour May 13 -15 as hundreds of cyclists venture through Northwest Florida. The weekend bicycle event is designed for all road cyclists. Participants will get an opportunity to soak in a scenic bike ride alongside pristine beaches including a rest stop in charming Seaside and also enjoy post-ride activities and mechanical support. On Saturday, 30 and 60 mile rides will begin at...

Gulf grouper recreational season opens April 1

Gag grouper still prohibited in federal waters, for now The recreational harvest of shallow-water groupers in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters off Florida, except in all waters of Monroe County, reopens on April 1.  However, the recreational harvest of gag grouper is still prohibited in Gulf federal waters off Florida (beyond nine nautical miles from shore).  Also, persons on federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels may not harvest or possess gag grouper in both federal and state Gulf...

Take a leisurely paddle on Peach Creek in South Walton County

Four-mile paddle offers views of native flora and fauna Located in the historic Point Washington area of Walton County, Peach Creek offers a pleasant paddle exploring nature. The enjoyable, four-mile journey takes you along a wetland forest shoreline of TiTi, red maple, and slash pine trees along with highbush blueberries and saw palmetto. Coastal water birds such as pelicans, gulls, cormorants and seagulls are abundant along with raptors such as osprey and swallow-tailed kites. You might also discover an alligator...