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Explore a scenic hike between the springs on Econfina Creek

NOTE: Many of the recreation areas on Econfina Creek are currently closed due to hurricane damage. Call Northwest Florida Water Management District for specifics at (850) 539-5999. Econfina Creek Recreation Area is an outdoor enthusiast’s perfect destination. Paddling, hiking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting within 41,363 acres of public land managed by Northwest Florida Water Management District and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The area is chock full of exceptional spaces for families to enjoy a day exploring. One...

Americana Concert Series at Camp Helen State Park Jan. 21

Date/time: Saturday, January 21, 2017 – 6:30 to 8:00 pm Camp Helen State Park with Lucky Mud and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park present the 2017 Americana Concert series on January 21, 2017. The concert features Paul Kamm and Eleanor MacDonald.  They are modern folk musician’s who have been writing and performing original, contemporary folk music for 33 years. A blend of contemporary and traditional styles, their music is graced by exquisite harmony, compelling songwriting, deceptively simple arrangements and intricate...

Learn about alligators at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 19

Date/time: January 19, 3 p.m. These formidable creatures were once hunted to near extinction, but have made an incredible recovery. Come learn the full history of Florida’s most famous reptile at this informative slideshow presentation. Learn about the American Alligators who call our Coastal Dune Lakes home. Includes a walk to No Name Lake. Meets at Tram Stop #1. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A,...

Enjoy a guided First Day Hike at an area Florida State Park Jan. 1

Head outdoors for a ranger-guided hike at the First Day Hikes tradition at Florida State Parks on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Here is a list of hikes across northwest Florida: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to join us for a pet and family friendly Ranger Led First Day Hike!  This hike will take place on the north side of the Turpentine Trail, on this trail participants will learn...

New Year’s Eve celebrations along the coast Dec. 31

Seaside New Year’s Eve celebration Dec. 31 Celebrate New Year’s in Seaside with fun children’s activities and street performers along with a fantastic fireworks show at midnight and everyone will have a blast ringing in 2017. Date/time: Saturday, December 31, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. – Seaside Amphitheater Gulf of Mexico Fireworks Show – Midnight New Year’s eve celebration at The Village of Baytowne Wharf Date/time: Saturday, December 31, 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will...

Tuba Christmas, Ice Skating Extravaganza at Village of Baytowne Wharf Dec. 10

Date/time: Saturday, December 10, 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Events Plaza Stage The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Resort will be hosting an evening of holiday entertainment on Saturday, Dec. 10. Playground Music Center presents a Tuba Christmas where more than 30 brass instruments play some of your favorite holiday classics starting at 5 p.m. Then Baytowne will host two ice skating shows with figure skating pair Jennifer Don and Ryan Berning. It will be a fun night for...

Celtic Christmas concert in Santa Rosa Beach Dec. 3, DeFuniak Springs Dec. 4

Dec. 3 – Marcille Wallis and Friends present Christmas with the Celts in Santa Rosa Beach. The concert will be held from 6 – 9 p.m. at 360 WRM Circle, Blue Mountain Beach Industrial Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Come join Marcille Wallis, Don Pigeon, Matt Miller, and Kate Valley for a night of toe tapping instrumentals, sing along carols, rousing dance numbers, and Christmas cheer as they perform their 17th annual Christmas with the Celts concert series. This will...