Outdoors & Nature

SoWal Stories About Outdoors & Nature

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South Walton is Stand Up Paddle Paradise

September 15, 2024

You see them everywhere – at the beach, in the bay and on the coastal dune lakes.

State Parks & Forests in South Walton, Florida

September 15, 2024

The State Parks and State Forest Lands in South Walton are spectacular.

Crystal Clear Waters Welcome Home Seven Sea Turtles

July 22, 2024

The Gulfarium C.A.R.E.

Keep Walton County Beautiful Encourages Action Every Day

June 10, 2024

To further our community’s commitment to protecting and preserving our quality of life and environment, the Walton County Tourism Department established Keep Walton County Beautiful in 2024 as an official affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.

Bears In Unexpected Places In Walton County, Florida

June 10, 2024

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the annual reminder that juvenile black bears might be seen in unexpected areas as they leave their mothers’ home ranges in search of new locations of their own to settle down.

South Walton Sea Turtle Season Underway

May 2, 2024

The South Walton Turtle Watch team is hard at work each and every day protecting and assisting our sea turtles for another successful sea turtle season!

Alys Beach Outdoor Art is Diverse & Fabulous

March 20, 2024

The SoWal town of Alys Beach has a diverse collection of outdoor art and sculpture, placed as an open invitation for a unique experience of beauty and culture.

Point Washington State Forest Comes Alive

November 11, 2023

October’s crisp mornings and bright blue skies coupled with the arrival of Monarch butterflies and sprouting wild goldenrod make it an ideal time to get outside and explore one of SoWal’s most treasured and often-overlooked resources – Point Washington State Forest.