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Ghost walk at Camp Helen State Park

PANAMA CITY, FL - Everyone is invited to Camp Helen State Park, Saturday, Oct. 10, to hear scary stories, maybe see a ghost, learn about the Lake Powell Sea Monster and laugh with pirates. It will be an adventuresome evening of continuous... Full story

Volunteers make a difference for state parks

Cecilia Spears, Florida Freedom Newspapers

CHIPLEY, FL - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service announced that volunteer hours increased for the 2008-09 fiscal year. In a recent press release by the DEP, “more than 6,000 volunteers... Full story

Panhandle campgrounds evacuating ahead of Claudette

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Due to tropical storm Claudette, the Florida Park Service is taking steps to ensure the safety of guests at several campgrounds in the path of the storm.   In compliance with the Florida Park Service Emergency... Full story

Five top state parks to escape the summer heat

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FL – In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service is highlighting five state parks for aquatic recreation. From springs and lakes, to... Full story

Packing the park on a sunny day

Jon Miltimore, Florida Freedom Newspaper

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL — A queue of cars formed at the entrance to St. Andrews State Park on Sunday afternoon. Despite miles of free and fair beach nearby, amidst worst recession in decades, the state park remains a hot attraction.... Full story

Florida’s State Park attendance Reaches new heights

PANAMA CITY, FL — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service today announced a new record for state park attendance during the 2008-09 fiscal year. More than 21.4 million people visited a state... Full story

City park to get $80,000 face-lift

By Matt Dixon, Florida Freedom Newspapers

PANAMA CITY — The City Commission on Tuesday voted to give Henry Davis Park more than $80,000 to install playground equipment and lighting, and to build a gazebo structure.     Money for the project will come from the... Full story

DEP announces changes to state park fee schedule

FLORIDA STATE PARKS - In order to continue to provide high quality visitor services and affordable nature-based recreation, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida Park Service will implement a modest fee increase... Full story

RVing green is second nature at Florida’s state parks

PANAMA CITY, FL - The recreational vehicle (RV) travel season is in full swing and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Floridians and visitors to RV green. For frequent outdoor travelers, being eco-friendly is... Full story

Things to Know Before You Tow

Courtesy of ARAcontent

(ARA) - Many people will soon be hitching up their boats, trailers and RVs and hitting the road on vacations. Catching up on the latest safety features will help these weekend warriors get out on the open road quickly and safely. Before you set out... Full story

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