Grayton Beach State Park – 30A

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New Nature School on 30A Aims to Connect Kids with Wildlife Through Fun and Exploration

Building a connection between children and nature.

Western Lake: 30A’s Most Iconic Spot to Explore, Experience, and Protect

Take your time getting to know Western lake - 30A's crown jewel!

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The Best Things To Do on 30A This Week (Oct 17-23, 2022)

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9 New Sculptures Added to 30A’s Underwater Museum of Art

CAA And SWARA collaborate to expand the Underwater Museum of Art with 4th deployment.

The Ultimate Guide to Camping Along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

What better way to enjoy summer and some time off from work than heading out on an RV adventure?

A Guide to Hiking in South Walton, Florida

Planning a walk in the forest or a challenge for your hiking boots? There's a trail for you.

Ultrarunner Zach Miller Explores the Trails of 30A

When I pointed my wheels south for the Florida panhandle this past February, all I really knew was that I…

The Long Long Honeymoon

Sean and Kristy Michael have full-time RV living down to a science.

Surprising Facts About Peat, the Occasional Florida Beach Visitor

By Shannon Serpette Peat is enjoying a moment in the spotlight in Florida after a peat deposit made a surprise…

Volunteers Needed: Longleaf Restoration Project — Oct 31 & Nov 1

Come out this weekend and help Boy Scout Troop 562 plant over 1,500 trees across 13 acres. Yes, that’s right……

6 Best Playgrounds in South Walton

Our area boasts many wonderful amenities including some hidden gem playgrounds. All these are located in South Walton, and hey,…

Point Washington State Forest Along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

There are over 40 miles of trails in Point Washington State Forest, perfect for both hikers and bicyclists.

Coastal Dune Lake

What Forms a Coastal Dune Lake?

Western Lake sits within Grayton Beach State Park. On one side, the bronze waters of the lake – created by naturally occurring…

Coastal Dune Lake Water Lillies

What Lives in a Coastal Dune Lake?

South Walton’s coastal dune lakes create plant and wildlife hotspots. Periodically open to the Gulf of Mexico, coastal dune lakes…

How to Protect Coastal Dune Lakes

Coastal dune lakes are both rare and home to a multitude of wildlife and plant species. But what’s the best…

How Artificial Reefs Promote Marine Habitat

Art has long been used to convey awareness for dozens of social, cultural and economic issues to the American public…

2019 Underwater Museum of Art Installations

The nation’s first underwater museum expanded with 12 new sculptures. The Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) is located less than a…

The 30A-List: 10 Cracking Easter Events Around Town!

Scrambling to uncover the best of Easter fun? We have you sorted! 1. Dog-Harmony’s Doggie EGGstravaganza: Thursday, April 18th, 5:30…

Camp 30A: A New Outdoors Adventure Camp For Kids

Looking for some fun for the kids? Camp 30A is the only outdoors adventures camp for children in South Walton. Held at…

Call for Artists: Second Installation Planned for Underwater Museum of Art

Artists are invited to submit proposals for the second art installation of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The second…

Beach chairs at Grayton Beach State Park

Grayton Beach State Park

Consistently voted one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine beaches (and frequently hailed as the #1 beach in America),…

Camping in South Walton

Whether you’re in a $1 million RV with flat-screen TVs and granite kitchen counter tops, or a 2-person pup-tent with…

RUN/SUP Stand Up Paddle

Run, Paddle and Race to the Finish at Run/SUP Event

The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced they will host the second annual 2016 South Walton RUN/SUP Series event on…

VIDEOS: 30A Coastal Dune Lake Documentary

Conservationist and documentary filmmakers Elam Stoltzfus and his son Nic Stoltzfus — who comprise the core team at Live Oak Production Group — created their…

October on the Beach

Grayton Beach State Park Named Among Top 10 Beaches in U.S.

Grayton Beach State Park has once again been named among the Top Ten Best Beaches in the 26th Annual Top 10 Beach…

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: Coastal Dune Lake Day

NOTE: This event has been canceled due to bad weather. A celebration of South Walton’s treasured coastal dune lakes will be…

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