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Hiking Trails Near Fort Walton Beach, FL

Hiking in the Fort Walton Beach area is not quite what it would seem. There are miles of beaches to explore on Okaloosa Island and even hiking trails within the Eglin AFB reservation that visitors must first obtain a low-cost … Continue reading

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Take the Itch out of Annoying Chigger Bites

  Chiggers are tiny mites that latch onto the skin and inject saliva (digestive enzymes) into the host. It’s the saliva that causes the severe and intense itching. Chiggers are nearly impossible to see and often the only sign of … Continue reading

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Exploring Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna, Florida

Florida Caverns State Park, located in the town of Marianna, is a unique destination featuring Florida’s only show cave, and offering canoeing, camping and miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Within the park’s 1,300 acres, visitors can experience a … Continue reading

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Biking and Hiking at Timberlake, Fort Walton Beach, Fl

Sun and surf aren’t the only activities that the Fort Walton Beach/Destin area have to offer. Just a few miles inland on the Eglin Reservation are over 26 miles of maintained biking and hiking trails for the outdoor adventurer. To … Continue reading

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Visit the Jewel of Panama City, St. Andrews State Park

Tucked discreetly on a peninsula literally a stone’s throw from civilization are 1,260 protected acres teeming with wildlife and unspoiled beaches. A visit to St. Andrews St. Park provides the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, … Continue reading

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