Eco-tourism in Destin-Fort Walton Beach
When visiting Destin-Fort Walton Beach, you’ll find coastal waterfronts, inland forests and cultural centers with so much to explore.
Coastal plant life, marine habitats and the sugar-white quartz beaches make the area a perfect destination for nature lovers. The marine life found here is home to fascinating animals such as the sea turtle, bottlenose dolphin and a variety of fish and marine life species. With such a large variety of landscapes and waterways, your family can hike, fish, kayak, paddleboard and much more.

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Go beyond green spaces: The benefits of “Blue Spaces” on Kids
Go beyond green spaces: The benefits of “Blue Spaces” on Kids This post was written by Sara McCarty, founder of Run Wild My Child, in partnership with Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Perhaps you’ve heard about the benefits of “green spaces” and their positive effect on children’s physical and mental health. You’ve…
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While beachgoers can lay out on the sand, shoppers can stroll down the HarborWalk Village and savor plates of Gulf-to-Table seafood. What will you do in Destin-Fort Walton Beach?

Adapting water activities for kids of multiple ages
Adapting water activities for kids of multiple ages This post was written by Sara McCarty, founder of Run Wild My Child, in partnership with Destin-Fort Walton Beach. If you have more than one kid, you know that it’s often hard to find activities that keep multiple kids of…
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How to tell Manta Rays and Stingrays apart
Out of all the wildlife you may spot in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, one of the most distinctive is a ray gliding through the water like a flat alien spaceship.
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Sailing in Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Have you gone sailing yet? You can’t beat the beautiful water on the Gulf of Mexico. Here are a few options for a sailing experience you won’t forget.
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March 25, 2023
Join us for the 19th Annual Triple B Festival. Come out and enjoy a day…
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