10-06-2010, 11:10 AM
<em>Autumn Tides Gives Children and Families Chance to Celebrate Art and Nature</em>
WALTON COUNTY, Fla.- Long known for its commitment to environmental stewardship, Beaches of South Walton on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast is giving children and families the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature through two signature events that highlight the destination's annual Autumn Tides celebration.
Back to Nature Oct. 15-17 provides opportunities for families to view nature as something to enjoy with their eyes in addition to getting active in the great outdoors. The weekend of outdoor and ecotourism activities allows for the exploration of South WaltonCounty's wealth of natural attractions. Events include kayaking, YOLO boarding, hiking, bicycling, surfing, bird watching and boating. The festival also includes an all-day family-friendly event with entertainment and nature-based vendors and demonstrations. More information can be found at http://www.southwaltoncc.org/.
The Flutterby Festival Nov. 13-14 in Rosemary Beach is a celebration of the bond between children and art, and their fascination with butterflies. It commemorates the colorful migration of Monarch butterflies through Beaches of South Walton and features local arts and crafts, music, workshops, art projects for children and, of course, a butterfly garden. More information can be found atwww.CulturalArtsAssociation.com.
Each year September through the end of November, Beaches of South Walton along Florida's Northwest Gulf Coast hosts itsAutumn Tides celebration, offering guests a chance to see a different kind of fall colors. Instead of falling leaves, visitors enjoy the colors of the 15 charming beachside communities as they host a line-up of cultural, nature, art and family-friendly events throughout the destination's 26 miles of scenic coastline. For a full line-up of events, visit www.BeachesofSouthWalton.com.
For more information about Beaches of South Walton, visit www.BeachesofSouthWalton.com or contact the Visitor's Center at(800) 822-6877.
About Beaches of South Walton
Beaches of South Walton is a destination located along a 26-mile stretch of Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast and comprised of 15 picturesque beach communities, and white sand beaches and emerald green waters for which the region is renowned. Named as one of the Top 12 travel destinations for 2010 by Frommer's, visitors to the destination enjoy a relaxing escape: an upscale, yet casual, place to unwind and rejuvenate. To learn more, visit www.BeachesofSouthWalton.com.
WALTON COUNTY, Fla.- Long known for its commitment to environmental stewardship, Beaches of South Walton on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast is giving children and families the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature through two signature events that highlight the destination's annual Autumn Tides celebration.
Back to Nature Oct. 15-17 provides opportunities for families to view nature as something to enjoy with their eyes in addition to getting active in the great outdoors. The weekend of outdoor and ecotourism activities allows for the exploration of South WaltonCounty's wealth of natural attractions. Events include kayaking, YOLO boarding, hiking, bicycling, surfing, bird watching and boating. The festival also includes an all-day family-friendly event with entertainment and nature-based vendors and demonstrations. More information can be found at http://www.southwaltoncc.org/.
The Flutterby Festival Nov. 13-14 in Rosemary Beach is a celebration of the bond between children and art, and their fascination with butterflies. It commemorates the colorful migration of Monarch butterflies through Beaches of South Walton and features local arts and crafts, music, workshops, art projects for children and, of course, a butterfly garden. More information can be found atwww.CulturalArtsAssociation.com.
Each year September through the end of November, Beaches of South Walton along Florida's Northwest Gulf Coast hosts itsAutumn Tides celebration, offering guests a chance to see a different kind of fall colors. Instead of falling leaves, visitors enjoy the colors of the 15 charming beachside communities as they host a line-up of cultural, nature, art and family-friendly events throughout the destination's 26 miles of scenic coastline. For a full line-up of events, visit www.BeachesofSouthWalton.com.
For more information about Beaches of South Walton, visit www.BeachesofSouthWalton.com or contact the Visitor's Center at(800) 822-6877.
About Beaches of South Walton
Beaches of South Walton is a destination located along a 26-mile stretch of Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast and comprised of 15 picturesque beach communities, and white sand beaches and emerald green waters for which the region is renowned. Named as one of the Top 12 travel destinations for 2010 by Frommer's, visitors to the destination enjoy a relaxing escape: an upscale, yet casual, place to unwind and rejuvenate. To learn more, visit www.BeachesofSouthWalton.com.