Ponce de Leon Springs State Park the perfect place for a family outing
Pack a lunch and take a cool dip in the springs Interested in exploring the perfect place to take the family and enjoy a swim in a spring? Pack up a picnic lunch and head over to Ponce de Leon …...
View ArticlePicnic in the Park at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Sept. 10
Enjoy a lunch and take a cool dip in the springs The Department of Environmental Protection’s Ponce de Leon Springs State Park along with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department and the Holmes County...
View ArticlePanoramic views of ancient sandunes await at Deer Lake State Park
A beautiful walk awaits you in South Walton Tucked away along Scenic Highway 30A, just west of WaterSound, Deer Lake State Park offers park goers a look at one of Northwest Florida’s diverse...
View ArticleExplore the Creek Trail in Santa Rosa Beach
Four miles of meandering trails a pleasant walk or bike ride Many folks aren’t aware of a great little trail to explore in Santa Rosa Beach. Located around the busy South Walton Government Annex...
View ArticleEnjoy a hike along Bruce Creek in Walton County
Hiking this beautiful creek an easy trek A great way to explore the Choctawhatchee River basin is taking a hike along Bruce Creek in Northeast Walton County. Located off of State Road 81 south of Ponce...
View ArticleWalton Outdoors top ten stories from 2011
Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people with wonderful and...
View ArticleCelebrate the new year with a guided hike at Camp Helen State Park Jan. 1
Rejuvenate by taking a family friendly trek through a state park close to home The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will sponsor free, guided hikes in nine...
View ArticleConstruction underway at Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach
New park to boast playground, splash pad and recreation building Construction has been approved and the road has been cleared for Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach. The 16.7-acre park is finally coming...
View ArticleFish, hike, paddle and enjoy birding on the coastal dune lakes of South Walton
Recreational activities abound along these rare coastal dune lakes Walton County is well known for its beautiful beaches and great fishing. Less known to those that have never visited the area, are the...
View ArticleDead River Landing park improvements near completion
New parking area, camp sites and camping areas By Jeffrey Powell DeFuniak Springs Herald Thanks in large part to a $175,000 grant from the Northwest Florida Water Management District the Dead River...
View ArticleFlorida Department of Environmental Protection announces launch of state-wide...
More than 825 miles of Florida’s beaches one click away Florida’s 825 miles of sandy beaches are a national treasure, here for you to enjoy. Whether quiet and secluded or bustling with activity,...
View ArticleEarly autumn in Walton County abounds with color
Autumn brings colorful display to forest floors Fall brings a colorful time to explore the outdoors in Northwest Florida. In Walton County, we are fortunate to have several State Parks and the Point...
View ArticleGet in free to Florida State Parks Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day
State park system honors the nation’s service members and their families The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will offer free day-use entry to state parks on...
View ArticleRibbon cutting held for new Padgett Park Community Center
Center open, play area completed On Nov. 19, Walton County District 5 commissioner Cecilia Jones hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Padgett Park on J.D. Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach. The park is...
View ArticleNative Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail grand opening June 21
Join the Walton County Master Gardeners, Northwest Florida State College, and the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance for the grand opening of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail at the...
View ArticleKellogg Bayfront Park in Santa Rosa Beach open to the public
Kayak, canoe, and stand up paddle board launch on the Choctawhatchee Bay A new waterfront park is open on the Choctawhatchee Bay. The long awaited Kellogg Bayfront Park in Santa Rosa Beach boasts...
View ArticleMorrison Springs swimming advisory rescinded
Water now safe for swimming, diving Effective Feb. 12, 2014, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County is rescinding the May 31, 2013 swim advisory for the Morrison Springs bathing place. DOH...
View ArticleExplore Lakewood Park: Florida’s highest point
Walton County Park east of Paxton is lowest State high point in the U.S. At a whopping 345 ft. above sea level, there is no need for any mountain climbing gear to get to the top of Florida’s highest...
View ArticlePublic workshops on 331 bridge park and excess bridge tax funds June 1st and 6th
Public workshops will be held Wednesday June 1, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the South Walton Annex Boardroom, 31 Coastal Center Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL and Monday June 6th from 4:00 pm to 5:00...
View ArticleCool off on a hot summer day at Morrison Springs
Walton County Park offers spectacular scenery both above and below the water line Walton County offers many places to explore. In the summertime, the one that can’t be beat is Morrison Springs in the...
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