Cool off on a hot summer day at Morrison Springs
Walton County Park offers spectacular scenery both above and below the water line Walton County offers many places to explore. In the summertime, the one that can’t be beat is Morrison Springs in the Northeastern part of the county. Just south of Ponce De Leon, the 161-acre park is well known in the area, and popular with divers and nature enthusiasts across the south. Cypress trees abound around the spring with their crisp, bright green needles defining the landscape. The spring provides an aqu...
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Morrison Springs now open for diving
Morrison Springs is now open for swimming and diving. Although the Park has been open during the past several days for picnicking and hiking, the water was closed to swimming and diving by the Walton County Health Department due to high levels of bacteria believed to be caused by recent rains. May 19, the Walton County Health Department officials received new test results showing the waters to be safe for diving and swimming and are removing the “no swimming / diving” signs....
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Morrison Springs diving temporarily closed
Morrison Springs swimming and diving temporarily closed Park open, swimming and diving temporarily closed due to bacterial levels Although Morrison Springs in Walton County, Florida is open this weekend (May 16 & 17), county health officials have closed the springs for diving and swimming until further notice. They have found high levels of bacteria in the water, believed to be directly related to recent heavy rains. County health officials will continue to sample the water beginning Monday, May...
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Morrison Springs renovations complete
Morrison Springs renovations complete For videos go to: http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/morrison-springs-renovations-complete/ PONCE DE LEON – A newly renovated Morrison Springs is now open to the public. The 161-acre park is well known in the area, and popular with divers and nature enthusiasts across the south. The project started in 2007 and includes a new separate boat launch area and parking. This separate launching area provides a safer environment for divers and boaters. There is approximat...
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