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View the sun and the stars at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Sept. 3

Date/time: Sat., Sept. 3, 4:30  – 9:30 pm View the sun and the stars from Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The Northwest Florida Astronomy Assoc. will be on site with solar telescopes for everyone to see the sun and then after sunset they’ll switch telescopes to aid in viewing celestial objects in the night sky.  There will be plenty of telescopes on site but you are welcome to bring your own  binoculars or telescope if you like.  The park entrance gate closes before...

Morrison springs health advisory lifted

Aug. 23, 2016 – Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County is rescinding the August 10, 2016 health advisory for the Morrison Springs bathing place. DOH Walton feels that water quality in this area has improved considerably due to the reduction in bacteria levels. The Health Department will continue to monitor the water quality in this area monthly and routinely advise the public of our results.  For more information, contact the DOH Walton at 850-892-8021....

Wildlife track identification hike at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 25

Date/time: August 25th, 12-1 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to enjoy an informational program about the wildlife we share the park with. Have you ever come across an animal print or group of prints in the mud of a trail and wondered “Who left it? A dog? Coyote? Raccoon? Squirrel?” Join a Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Ranger and learn about prints and tracks, then go on a nature hike to fine tune your track identifying skills....

30A Cornhole tournament benefits Special Olympics Sept. 3

Rosemary Beach Foundation invites you to a day of friendly cornhole competition on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held on the St Augustine Green – Rosemary Beach , FL 32461 – View Map The tournament benefits Rosemary Beach Foundation and their charitable partner, Special Olympics Florida – Walton County. The two-member team, single elimination tournament will be held on the beautiful St. Augustine Green in the Rosemary Beach community. Compete to win...

Art in the park at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 19

Date/time: August 19, 2016 – 9 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a mixed medium paint lesson with Cindi Newhouse incorporating the beautiful surroundings at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.  Each participant will leave with their lovely painting as a memento. Cost: $25. Class fee covers cost of materials needed and a minimum of five participants are needed for the class to occur. If you wish, bring a lunch to enjoy with your fellow classmates and Cindi out on the back porch...

Williford Spring on Econfina Creek a cool family destination

Park features include swimming area, picnic pavilions, grills, boardwalks, and restrooms If you are looking for a beautiful place to enjoy a cool northwest Florida spring, head over to Williford Spring in southern Washington County. Recreational enhancements include spring entry steps, patio terrace, spring view deck, canoe dock, boardwalks, composting toilets, picnic pavilions, parking area, a connector trail to Pitt and Sylvan springs, as well as interpretative trails and native landscaping throughout the site. Click here to download PDF of...