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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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Kayaking With Dolphins Along the Emerald Coast

  Recently I went kayak fishing with a buddy out of Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, FL and although I didn’t catch any fish, I did get my very own private dolphin show that more than made up for … Continue reading

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Exploring Karick Lake in Blackwater River State Forest near Baker, FL

  Located about 20 miles northwest of Crestview, Florida in Blackwater River State Forest is the 65 acre man-made Karick Lake. This tranquil lake was created in 1965 and then opened to fishing a year later. It has a maximum … Continue reading

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Video: Exploring the Florida Panhandle

  It’s been a rainy weekend on the Emerald Coast so I took the time to create a short 4 minute video highlighting some of the sights along the Florida panhandle. I hope you enjoy it! [amazon_enhanced asin=”0813033381″ /]

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Coming Soon: A Virtual Hike of the Emerald Coast

  If you happened to be on the beaches of the Emerald Coast this past week you may have noticed an odd sight wandering along the shoreline. No, it wasn’t an alien, but in fact was a team working in … Continue reading

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