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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Destin-Fort Walton Coastal Team Deploys Nearly 40 Artificial Reefs
Destin-Fort Walton Coastal Team Deploys Nearly 40 Artificial Reefs Okaloosa County’s Coastal Resource Team is gearing up to deploy 38 prefabricated artificial reef modules off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, an exciting initiative that highlights the community’s dedication to marine conservation. The project, made possible through funding provided by…
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Surround yourself with the ecological beauty found in Destin – Fort Walton Beach
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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?
Destin-Fort Walton Coastal Team Deploys Nearly 40 Artificial Reefs
Destin-Fort Walton Coastal Team Deploys Nearly 40 Artificial Reefs Okaloosa County’s Coastal Resource Team is gearing up to deploy 38 prefabricated artificial reef modules off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, an exciting initiative that highlights the community’s dedication to marine conservation. The project, made possible through funding provided by…
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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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June 12, 2023
Women Veterans Day Event and Wreath Laying
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners is continuing its tradition of celebrating…
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