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Greenways, trails and parks provide recreational access for all

BLACKWATER STATE PARK - October is both Florida Greenways and Trails Month and National Disability Awareness Month. To celebrate, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Office of Greenways & Trails and the Division... Full story

Archaeology Presentation and Field Trip

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - The Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center is hosting a presentation and guided group tour of the Oak Tree Nature Park in Mary Esther, on Saturday, Oct. 3. Attendees will meet at Heritage Park at 11 a.m. for... Full story

Up Close and Personal: Fred Gannon State Park

By Tara Roberts

NICEVILLE - Off the beaten path, along an undistinguished stretch of residential highway, sits a jewel on the Emerald Coast. Located in Niceville, just off Highway 20 on Rocky Bayou, is Fred Gannon/Rocky Bayou State Park. There are no long and... Full story

One Dog Canoe

NICEVILLE, FL – Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park will celebrate International Literacy month with a “One Dog Canoe” book reading on Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Join the Park Rangers for a fun filled story time. The event will be... Full story

Volunteers make a difference for state parks

Cecilia Spears, Florida Freedom Newspapers

CHIPLEY, FL - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service announced that volunteer hours increased for the 2008-09 fiscal year. In a recent press release by the DEP, “more than 6,000 volunteers... Full story

Five top state parks to escape the summer heat

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FL – In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service is highlighting five state parks for aquatic recreation. From springs and lakes, to... Full story

Florida State Park and Recreation Month in July

NORTHWEST FLORIDA - Gov. Charlie Crist recently signed a proclamation recognizing July as Park and Recreation Month. To celebrate, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Florida Park Service encourages Florida's citizens, families and... Full story

DEP announces changes to state park fee schedule

FLORIDA STATE PARKS - In order to continue to provide high quality visitor services and affordable nature-based recreation, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida Park Service will implement a modest fee increase... Full story

Gourmet Gardeners at Eden Gardens

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL - Come join the Gourmet Gardeners at Eden Gardens State Park (off US Highway 98 on County Road 395 in Point Washington). Bring your gloves and a dish to share and discover the satisfaction of making Eden even more... Full story

RVing green is second nature at Florida’s state parks

NICEVILLE, FL - The recreational vehicle (RV) travel season is in full swing and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Floridians and visitors to RV green. For frequent outdoor travelers, being eco-friendly is... Full story

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