Walton County Tourism’s Post

🛟 National Safe Boating Week is coming up soon and the Walton County Board of County Commissioners is promoting safety initatives in #WaltonCounty. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Sea Tow Foundation have helped the county establish its successful Life-Jacket Loaner program at Grady Brown Park. Life jackets have been in constant use since the program’s inception one year ago! A ceremony was held this week in Grady Brown Park to celebrate the week-long observance and further promote the program.

Searching for a summer job in the hospitality industry? 🔎 Check out our employment hub page for opportunities in the area: https://ow.ly/mnpH50Rvfoc If you’re currently hiring staff in the hospitality industry, we’d love to help you promote available positions! To list available positions on our page, please contact Lisa Foster at Lisa@WCFLTourism.com or call (850) 333-2728.

With roots dating back to the 1820s, all sorts of fascinating sites lend perspective to #WaltonCounty's rich heritage. Discover some of the places that lend unique depth to our destination during #NationalPreservationMonth! 🏛️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/OuGv50RvfnI

Experience the magic of #BirdDay in #WaltonCounty, where we're at the crossroads of 2️⃣ major 'flyways!' 🐦✨ Ready to explore? Dive into our blog for top bird-watching spots and a guide to the popular species you'll encounter: https://ow.ly/l19t50Rt7Rt

The Walton County Tourism team kicked off Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County’s #ArtMonth at the Dine + Dive event benefiting the sixth installation of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA)! 🤿 This year, the CAA and South Walton Artificial Reef Association expanded the former Under the Sea event to feature more than a dozen local restaurant tasting stations, wine samples, as well as live music from some 30A Songwriters Festival favorites, Boukou Groove and Cousin Curtiss.

Applications for the 2024 Artist of the Year Award are now open! 🗳️ This award recognizes a local artist who lives and works in Walton County and whose signature style embodies the creativity and beauty for which the area is known. 🎨 Submit your application today: https://ow.ly/bn2X50Rv18n To learn more about the Walton County Artist of the Year program, contact Lisa Foster: (850) 333-2728 or Lisa@WCFLtourism.com 📸: @culturalartsalliance on Instagram

Stay in the know before you go! Check out the Walton County Tourism beach safety page for the latest tips and resources this season: https://ow.ly/XHzT50RhzRl

It's #ArborDay 🌳 In honor of the holiday, we're taking a closer look at a key feature of our unique ecosystem – our Longleaf Pines! #DYK? The longleaf pine was once a dominant species throughout the southeastern United States, but rapid development and deforestation has left it on less than 5% of the land it once called home. Explore more of the great outdoors of Walton County: https://ow.ly/JXaK50RhzQf

There’s no better way to appreciate nature on #EarthDay than by getting out in it! 🌳 There are endless miles of trails for exploring by bike or on foot throughout #WaltonCounty. We’re home to several state parks and forests that showcase everything from longleaf pine flatwoods and moss-draped live oaks to bald cypress swamps and stunning spring-fed swimming holes. Learn more: https://ow.ly/kmWH50RhzPa

👋 #WaltonCounty residents – the Choctaw Beach Community Clean-Up Event is coming up! This event is for the convenience of the residents of the community to dispose of small quantities of junk and debris. 📍 Drop off site at Cedar Ave & Juniper Drive 🗓️ April 22 - April 29, 2024 For more information: https://ow.ly/b9lA50RhzO3