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Movie, food, and fun at Camp Helen State Park July 15

Date/time: July 15, 5:30 p.m. Camp Helen State Park is offering a summer full of movies, food and fun with a series of family-oriented movies, interpretive programs, and old-fashioned campfire cookouts. On Wednesday, July 15, the film “Rio” will be featured. This film introduces Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota who goes to Rio de Janeiro to mate with the free spirited blue macaw Jewel. After they fall in love, they face being smuggled by a cockatoo. (Rated G)....

Morrison Springs health advisory rescinded

June 30, 2015 Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County is rescinding the June 16, 2015 swim 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. We 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. Learn more about Morrison Springs...

Learn about sea turtles at Grayton Beach State Park July 15

Date/time: Wednesday July 15th at 3 p.m. Ranger J.D. will be giving an interpretive program on sea turtles that nest on the beach of Grayton Beach State Park. Participants will meet at the Lakeside Pavilion on the east end of the Grayton Beach State Park beach parking area. This program will take approximately 1 hour. Directions: Grayton Beach State Park is located South of U.S. 98 approximately halfway between Panama City Beach and Destin. Take County Road 283 south of...

Guided nature walk at Grayton Beach State Park July 9

Date/time: Wednesday July 8th at 3 p.m. Park Ranger Charlie will be leading a guided nature walk along the parks dune nature trail. Come learn about coastal dune lakes, the flora and fauna that call the dunes home, and see the most photographed spot on 30-A. Participants will meet at the lakeside pavilion on the east end of the beach parking area. Appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes, drinking water is required. Insect repellant, sun screen, and hat is suggested. This...

Independence Day celebrations in Walton County

Enjoy parades, fireworks, concerts and more in north or south Walton County this 4th of July. North Walton: DeFuniak Springs 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a 4th of July celebration along Lake Defuniak. Parade starts at 4:30 p.m., then an Air Force flyover along with fireworks after dark. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the best floats. For more information call 850-830-1661 or to sign up for the parade call 850-892-3950. Freeport 6 p.m. – Fun and live...

Easy on 30A benefit concert July 3

The 4th Annual Easy on 30A Benefit Concert will take place July 3rd, 2015 from 5:45 p.m. – 10 p.m. at WaterColor’s Marina Park, just off scenic highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach. Performers will include Forrest Williams Band, The Rips and Geoff McBride. Fabulous raffle and silent auction items donated by local businesses will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge, the Lighthouse Family Retreat, and the Muscogee Nation of Florida. Admission is one can of non-perishable food to be dropped off...

Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides hosting Farm Day June 20

Time: 3 – 7 p.m. Join in on the fun at Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides Saturday, June 20. Live performance by The Steeno’s Featuring Washboard Jackson. Grayton Beach Catering will be selling food plates and serving beer and wine. Bounce houses for the children along with pony rides available for $5.00. Admission is $5 per person, ages 2 and under are free. Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides is located at 613 S. Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach. Call 850-208-3114 for more...