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Tag Archives: niceville
The New Sights and Sounds Along Turkey Creek, Niceville Fla
It’s been over a year since the severe rain event and flash flood of April 29, 2014 collapsed the culverts that once supported the historic Eglin Railroad that at one time crossed Turkey Creek. The collapse created potential dangers to … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, eglin afb, Eglin Railroad, emerald coast, float trip, florida, kayaking, niceville, panhandle
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Turkey Creek Alert – Niceville, FL
Update: Turkey Creek has been reopened to paddlers. Confirmed with Jackson Guard on 5/27/15. The Jackson Guard/Eglin Natural Resources Division announced earlier today that, as a result of the recent rain event that effected northwest Florida,the culverts along the upper … Continue reading
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Tagged eglin, florida, Jackson Guard, kayaking, niceville, Turkey Creek
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Turkey Creek Revisited. Kayaking in Niceville, FL
Update: Repairs at the damaged trestle have been completed and Turkey Creek has reopened to paddlers. 5/27/15 It’s been a couple of years since I’ve written about Turkey Creek. It’s one of the creeks that we frequent the most if … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, eglin reservation, emerald coast, float trips, florida, kayaking, niceville, paddling
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Turkey Creek Boardwalk and Boggy Bayou Nature Trail
Located at 340 John Sims Blvd in the City of Niceville are two natural areas that have been set aside for the enjoyment of its residents, visitors and most importantly, local wildlife. Although both nature areas are in close … Continue reading
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Tagged birdwatching, Boggy Bayou, eglin, kayaking, niceville, swimming, Turkey Creek, walking
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Canoeing on Rocky Creek and Rocky Bayou, Niceville, Fla
Florida’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, located on Hwy 20 near Bluewater Bay and a short drive from Destin and Niceville, is one of the Emerald Coast’s hidden gems. As a kayaking destination, Rocky Bayou State Park provides … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, float trip, florida, kayaking, niceville, paddling, rocky bayou, rocky bayou state park, rocky creek
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