Author: Julia Cunningham

Best day trip from Cape San Blas More Things to Do in Cape San Blas Florida I loved cruising the waters of The Dead Lakes and hearing about the animal and plant life from Matthew Godwin. If you’re looking for the best day trips from Cape San Blas, head to Wewahitchka for an eco-tour of Read More

• Walk up the lighthouse It’s not your typical black-and-white lighthouse. And it’s not even right on the water. But the Cape San Blas Lighthouse is worth a visit. Moved from the Cape San Blas peninsula in 2014, it is now in George Core Park where you can pay a small fee and make your Read More

May 30, 2022 Gulf County has 43 miles of natural shoreline. (Photo courtesy of Gulf County Tourist Development Council) I looked up and down the wide beach and saw a few houses, old dock pilings festooned with painted palm fronds, a skittering sea gull and an endless vista of stark white beach. No people. If Read More

Time to pack your bags! By Tara Massouleh McCayMay 28, 2022 CREDIT: PARADISE MEDIA FOR VISIT FLORIDA For beach lovers looking to steer clear of crowds, Florida’s Forgotten Coast is a welcome reprieve. With 200 miles of coastline encompassing five islands, 99 historic sites, and some of the most charming beachside communities you’ll find anywhere, there are dozens Read More

Set on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Cape San Blas is home to a lighthouse, aquatic preserve, and one of the nation’s top beaches. By Rachel Chang May 11, 2022   This City on Florida’s ‘Forgotten Coast’ Has a 9-mile Waterfront Trail and Stunning White-sand Beaches When it comes to Florida vacations, popular hot spots like Orlando, Miami, Read More

Forgotten Coast The Forgotten Coast is located in the northwest of Florida, the United States of America. It is a registered trademark coined in the early 1990s by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce. The coast stretches from Mexico Beach on the Gulf of Mexico to St. Marks on the Apalachee Bay as a relatively quiet, undeveloped, and largely Read More

Eliot Kleinberg The Palm Beach Post A sprawling historical mall stands at the spot in Philadelphia where the U.S. Constitution was written in 1789. But if you want to see where Florida’s constitution was written a half century later, you’re out of luck. The town existed for just nine years and figuratively, if not literally, was washed Read More

Posted in Florida Attractions December 19, 2021 by Marisa Roman   Gulf County, Florida, located within the heart of the panhandle, is a beautiful place to visit for anyone who enjoys privacy, seclusion, and tons of natural beauty. As the only panhandle county with a westward-facing sunset, this isn’t the only reason to visit Gulf County. Encompassing over 559-square miles, Read More

LOCAL NEWS by: Emma Riley Posted: Oct 19, 2021 / 04:58 PM CDT / Updated: Oct 19, 2021 / 05:18 PM CDT GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Like everyone else across the Panhandle, Gulf County is still recovering from Hurricane Michael. Their latest FEMA-funded project involves restoring the damaged coastline. The dune enhancement project will be a three-phase project, starting with Read More

Great escapes: 5 road trips to jumpstart your autumn Credit: Aaron Hogsed TRAVEL By Blake Guthrie, For the AJC 8 hours ago Take a fall getaway to one of these beach, mountain or city destinations. Cool temperatures and the changing foliage make fall an ideal time for a road trip. Here are five recommended destinations offering Read More