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It’s blueberry time in the Florida Panhandle

Where to find local sweet blueberries to pick or purchase in Walton County and the surrounding area June and July is the time of year to head out and find tasty Florida blueberries. In addition to a great topping for cereal or salads, blueberry pancakes, muffins and coffee cakes are also a popular homemade treat for berry lovers. Many locals take advantage of the local pick-your-own farms and stock up by purchasing berries by the gallon from local growers. Since...

Spinnaker flying on the Choctawhatchee Bay

Local family enjoys high-flying adventure Colleen and Brett Hinely of Bluewater Bay, take their two daughters, Aubrey and Claire for high-flying adventure on their sailboat, as the youngsters enjoy spinnaker flying near their home on the Choctawhatchee Bay. Colleen explains how it is done – The spinnaker sail is the very forward sail that helps to push the boat along on a downwind. For spinnaker flying, we rig the bottom lines of the sail with a swing attachment. When the...

Nature girl’s Memorial Day Weekend picks

Lots of fun outdoor activities this Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 22 Seaside CANCELLED Mike Zito:  7:00-9:00 p.m. – Saturday, May 23 Gulf Place 4:00-9:00 p.m. – Pony Rides – For a small fee the kids can enjoy a pony ride on the green near the Artisits of Gulf Place. Patriotic jumper – Let the kids celebrate by taking a jump in the patriotic jumper that will be set up at the Gulf Place Amphitheater. 7:00-9:00 – Bring your blankets...

Morrison Springs renovation complete

Popular park reopens PONCE DE LEON – A newly renovated Morrison Springs is now open to the public. The 161-acre park is well known in the area, and popular with divers and nature enthusiasts across the south. The project started in 2007 and includes a new separate boat launch area and parking. This separate launching area provides a safer environment for divers and boaters. There is approximately 575 linear ft. of boardwalks meandering through the ancient cypress trees, and span...

Earth Day at Topsail spelled fun for kids

Kids have fun learning at Earth Day celebration Lots of activities entertained and educated children on Saturday Apr. 18 as folks celebrated Earth Day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. There were booths and programs that included storytellers, puppet shows, book readings and music. Nonie Maines of  Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters educates the children on frogs. Nonie hosts “EVEntuers” and animal encounter parties. To learn more about Nonie’s Ark, go to noniesark.com. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosted bird...