Coastal Properties offer haven for birds
June 23, 2016
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Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Birds, Climate, Climate Change, Natural Resources, Nature, Panhandle, Tourism, Wildlife
Tag: tourism
June 23, 2016
Tags: Birds, Climate, Climate Change, Natural Resources, Nature, Panhandle, Tourism, Wildlife
Nature Tourism in the Panhandle – the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) – 30A in Walton County
June 21, 2016
The “Prayer of the Woods” is an attitude that many in this part of the panhandle try to live. Photos: Molly O’Connor 30A in south Walton County is a special place. Undiscovered for years, then developed… but developed more ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, RecreationTags: County, Intracoastal, Nature, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Tourism, Walton, Waterway
Nature Tourism in the Panhandle – the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) – Point Washington Walton County
May 30, 2016
ALL PHOTOS: MOLLY O’CONNOR Continuing our “ecotour” of the Florida Panhandle along the ICW, this month’s stop is in Walton County. Arguably one of the fastest growing counties in the state, South Walton has become a favorite with ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, RecreationTags: County, Intracoastal, Nature, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Point, Tourism, Walton, Washington, Waterway
Nature Tourism in the Panhandle – Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) – Okaloosa County
April 26, 2016
ALL PHOTOS: MOLLY O’CONNOR As many of you already know each month we have posted articles about nature tourism locations along the Intracoastal Waterway in the Florida Panhandle. This month we visit coastal Okaloosa County. The ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, WaterTags: County, Intracoastal, Nature, Okaloosa, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Tourism, Waterway
Nature Tourism in the Panhandle – Intracoastal Waterway – Navarre
March 31, 2016
All Photos: Molly O’Connor In this monthly series of highlighting outdoor adventures in the Florida Panhandle, we are visiting locations along the Intracoastal Waterway; from the Alabama State line to the Aucilla River. In January ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, WaterTags: Intracoastal, Nature, Navarre, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Tourism, Waterway
Nature Tourism in the Panhandle – Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) – Pensacola Beach
February 18, 2016
All Photos by Molly O’Connor We began our series on Nature Tourism along the ICW at the Alabama state line on Perdido Key and discussed the ICW itself. This month we will continue in Escambia County with a visit to Pensacola Beach. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, RecreationTags: Beach, Intracoastal, Nature, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Pensacola, Tourism, Waterway
Nature Tourism – The Intracoastal Waterway – Perdido Key
January 25, 2016
All photos: Molly O’Connor More and more visitors to the Gulf coast are seeking nature encounters when on vacation. Of course there are still the amusement park fans but there is an increasing number interested in visiting “The ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, WaterTags: Intracoastal, Nature, Panhandle Outdoors, Perdido, Tourism, Waterway
Extension offices introduce tourism app for Escambia, Santa Rosa counties
October 20, 2015
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Want to know the best places to pick your own fruit, go white-water rafting or hiking in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties? There’s an app for that: Naturally EscaRosa. Naturally EscaRosa, a campaign to promote agritourism ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Tourism
Economic Diversification: Models & Strategies for Florida’s Rural Communities
February 5, 2014
Rural communities are often dependent on one or a limited few industries or institutions for the majority of their jobs. Layoffs due to hard times or other corporate decisions can have a crippling effect on area residents and locales. Local ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm ManagementTags: Agriculture, Communities, Economic Development, Economic Diversification, Florida, Rural, Tourism