Category: Nature
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Adventure
Walton County Parks Launches New Real-Life Treasure Hunt With Geocahing Challenge
Adventure seekers in Walton County have a new reason to explore our local parks and trails.
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Adventure
Pedal Through Paradise: A Local’s Guide To The Spectacular Scenic 30A Bike Trail
There is no better way to get up close and personal with South Walton's beauty and charm than to pedal along our paved 18.5-mile bike path.
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Education
Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb 7
Winter in South Walton brings a special kind of magic to the historic grounds of Eden Gardens State Park.
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Business
Share SoWal! Free Access to Thousands of Beach Photos
Join us in sharing SoWal!
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Adventure
Spectacular Coastal Dune Lakes of South Walton
True Coastal Dune Lakes occur in only a few places around the world, but 15 are found along the white beaches of SoWal!
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Beach Info
Beach Safety Info & Beach Rules From Visit South Walton
Everyone in our SoWal community wants locals and visitors to enjoy our beaches safely and to respect our wonderful natural areas.
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Arts
Flutterby Arts Festival At Watersound Town Center Nov 9
The beloved Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates its 33rd year of the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area.
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Events
Coastal Dune Lakes Paddle Cleanup Oct 31
Join the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance for a Coastal Dune Lakes Paddle Clean-Up on Eastern Lake.
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Education
Coastal Dune Lakes Week Is October 27-31 In Walton County
Walton County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the ecological importance of the globally rare and imperiled coastal dune lakes and have made a local dedication making October 27-31, 2025, as Coastal Dune Lakes Week!
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Education
Tucker Bayou In Point Washington At The Center Of South Walton History
While in South Walton, be sure to stray a bit off the beach and visit Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington on Tucker Bayou.
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Events
Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Annual Fundraiser Oct 3
Join the SoWal community on Friday, Oct.
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Arts
One Ocean Film Tour At Camp Creek Inn Nov 22
Camp Creek Inn is proud to host the One Ocean Film Tour on Saturday, November 22, 2025 - a captivating evening of films that celebrate the beauty and power of the ocean.
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