Nov 9, 2017
Nanninga’s final journey on the Appalachian Trail
As fall approached, Jim Nanninga was eager to complete his mission of hiking the entire Appalachian Trail.
Nov 9, 2017
Area residents share their stories of hiking the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is the Footpath for the People and spans nearly 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. It’s a bucket list item for the most serious of hikers. There are also sections that make for great day hikes for those with less experience.
Nov 9, 2017
Beach visitors up, rescues down, drownings at zero
Lifeguards left Navarre Beach Oct. 29, and despite the number of beach visitors more than doubling, the guards closed the books on a season of fewer rescues and no drownings.
Nov 2, 2017
Protecting the shoreline naturally
Paddling along the waterways of Navarre and Gulf Breeze, kayaker Dave Barker is disappointed.
Nov 2, 2017
Gulf Breeze students get caught in crossfire
The gymnasium thundered with the stomping of feet and screaming of spectators. Giant signs emblazoned with glittery flames waved high above the heads of hundreds who sat in the stands or crouched behind ropes on the gym floor.
Oct 26, 2017
Purple Heart recipient will never forget Vietnam
Everyone has a story to tell, including Richard Bathurst, who is a member of the Purple Heart Chapter in Milton.
Oct 26, 2017
Children join the “Order Lepidoptera” at festival
As orange and black wings fluttered around the Panhandle Butterfly House (PBH) en masse Saturday, so did young minds ready to learn about these fragile creatures at the annual Monarch Madness Butterfly Festival.
Oct 26, 2017
So you want to be a ghost investigator?
While many run from things that go bump in the night, a few are drawn to learn more.
Oct 26, 2017
Eerie encounters at Pensacola Lighthouse
For more than 150 years, the Pensacola Lighthouse has served as an unwavering beacon for ships at sea. Through that lengthy history the towering structure may have picked up a few permanent residents of the supernatural variety, said Rob Booth.
Oct 26, 2017
Holiday Shop Crawl slated for Nov. 4
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s sixth annual Holiday Shop Crawl will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.