Get your cameras ready, photographers. THE Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt begins this Monday, June 1st. It’s a great way to get to know the region better and to learn about the history and attractions THE Beach has to offer. Besides, there are prizes to be won.
Elsewhere on this website you’ll find the official rules and [...]
1. Frank Brown Park-This brand new park in Panama City Beach offers more than 200 acres of recreational facilities including a freshwater pond, saltwater fishing pier, trails and ball fields. Admission to the park is free.
2. Captain Anderson’s Marina-Watch the fishermen unload the day’s catch here at dusk. You’re sure to see a few locals, as this [...]
1. Shelling on the Gulf Islands National Seashore-Explore the longest stretch of protected seashore in the country, and notice the hundreds of beautiful shells that dot the beach. National Park rangers lead free programs, such as birdwatching and snorkeling. Admission is $3 per person.
2. Panhandle Butterfly House-Spread your wings and head to Navarre for a rare glimpse of local [...]
1. Cape San Blas Lighthouse-Visit the Southern-most tip of the Florida Panhandle and you’ll find this popular lighthouse. It’s actually the fourth lighthouse to mark the coast of Cape San Blas. Open Wednesday through Saturday.
2. Scalloping in St. Joseph’s Bay-Try out your best hunter-gatherer skills! From July 1- September 10, give scalloping a try by wading into [...]
1. Three Servicemen South Statue-A part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this statue in Apalachicola is a one-of-a-kind detail of the original bronze sculpture in Washington D.C. It is the centerpiece of Apalachicola’s Veterans Memorial Plaza.
2. National Estuarine Research Reserve-Located in Apalachicola, this is one of 25 sites in the nation with such designated as [...]
1. Destin Fishing and History Museum- Here visitors can get a glimpse of life in the Gulf of Mexico with award-winning examples of fish caught in Destin, the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village. On display are also a large collection of antique fishing rods and reels, including one owned by Ernest Hemingway! Admission is $5 per [...]
1. Turtle Watching- from May through October, catch sea turtles nesting along the coast. Take your flash light and head down to the beach after dark; you may be able to catch a sea turtle nesting. If you’re so lucky, be sure not to disrupt her!
2. Eden State Gardens in Point Washington- This beautiful turn-of-the-century [...]
1. National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola-Featuring 150 vintage aircraft and flight simulators and an IMAX theater; watch the Blue Angels practice their choreographed flying twice a week. Admission to the museum is free.
2. TT Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum-Pensacola’s history museum featuring unique artifacts, including an anchor that belonged to Spanish sailor de Luna [...]
I revisited the Destin History and Fishing Museum this week. I say revisited because I had been there a looong time ago when the museum was just getting started. That was in 1987. At that time, it was a real community effort to put the little museum together. Local fishermen donated taxidermied versions of their [...]
This month The Zoo turns 25. It’s hard to believe the little animal park between Navarre and Gulf Breeze is a quarter of a century old, but on May 19th, The Zoo Northwest Florida celebrates its birthday
The funny thing is I was going through some old papers the other day and came across an article [...]
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