South Walton, part of Florida's Emerald Coast is a gem along the state’s famous stretch of coastline. With its diverse ...

Named for its tall dunes rising above the emerald waters of the gulf like a ship's sail, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park offers 3 miles of pristine white quartz beaches just minutes from Destin.

After retiring in 2017, she began volunteering at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center teaching students about the longleaf pine ecosystem and conservation, and working on various projects at Topsail Hill ...