PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - They are a sight exclusive to the Panhandle. “A lot of people come from far and near to see these amazing features,” Melinda Gates, environmental coordinator for Walton ...

Coastal Dune Lakes are only found in a handful of places around the world, one of them being South Walton County. Neighbors believe local officials need to step up to protect them. “If Walton County ...

A local shares her favorite restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Florida's 30A. Jason Jones Travel Photography/Getty Images The first time I glimpsed the 26-mile stretch of beach on 30A — almost ...

SANTA ROSA BEACH — Walton County commissioners will be asked Tuesday to consider paying $18 million to purchase a roughly 3-acre lot that lies between the Gulf of Mexico and Eastern Lake, one of the ...

A presentation on coastal lakes in Dunes City will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce St. Dunes City is six miles south of Florence on U.S. Highway 101. Limnologist ...

If you’ve been dreaming of a summer filled with sun-soaked trails, pristine beaches, and peaceful coastal dune lakes, you’re in luck. Walton County Tourism has announced the return of its popular Free ...

SANTA ROSA BEACH — America’s largest home builder had no friends Wednesday at a meeting of the Walton County Technical Review Committee. Residents from across the county, and in particular those who ...

The 15 coastal dune lakes that follow this famed coastline may not be the star attraction — it’s tough competing with pristine aquamarine water and sugary sand — but visitors who skip them miss the ...

Coastal sand dunes are common on coastlines around the world and are often heavily managed to control erosion or to enable their dynamic nature. The largest body of freshwater coastal dunes in the ...

GRAYTON BEACH STATE PARK, FLA. — The kayak slips noiselessly into shallow water the color of tea. To the east lies a picturesque waterfront where the lake’s lily-spotted surface reflects iconic stands ...