SoWal Stories About Outdoors & Nature
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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.
November 15, 2022
Even though Deer Lake State Park is in the heart of SoWal, right on Scenic 30A between Seagrove and WaterSound Beach, it often goes unnoticed by visitors.
November 15, 2022
In celebration of Coastal Dune Lake Month in October, three experts from the University of Florida ( UF-IFAS Walton County ) led two different tours of the Dune Lake Trail in Grayton Beach State Park .
November 15, 2022
Walton County’s Dune Lakes are ecological treasures, and there are opportunities for you to help monitor and preserve the unique environmental systems of our lakes.
February 22, 2021
People flock to South Walton from all over the world to enjoy the most beautiful beaches on the planet.
September 3, 2020
Sea turtle hatchlings are beginning to appear on beaches throughout the Sunshine State, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking the public to help ensure these tiny turtles reach the ocean by following a few simple guidelines.
June 17, 2020
South Walton beaches are a go-to destination for summer fun and for sea turtles.
June 15, 2020
Stop by the Rosemary Beach Town Administration Building and pick up a map for a walking tour to check out the 2019-2020 edition of the outdoor sculpture exhibit.
March 19, 2020
It’s an exciting time of year in SoWal – when locals break out of hibernation, prepare for tourist season, and plan for stellar outdoor fun.
May 5, 2019
Sea Turtle Season runs May 1 – October 31 in South Walton.
July 4, 2018
Visiting Eden Gardens State Park is tuning out the rest of the world and tuning in the “ Real Florida ”.