Blackwater River State Park 7720 Deaton Bridge Road (Off U.S. 90), Crestview, FL 32564, Located 15 Miles Northeast of Milton in Holt, 850-983-5363, Featuring one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the nation, Blackwater River, Blackwater River State Park is a favorite for canoeists and kayakers. Camping, swimming, fishing, and paddling are also popular recreational activities.  more...

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park 4281 Highway 20, Niceville, FL 32578, Five Miles East of Highway 85, 850-833-9144, Located on the north shore of Choctawhatchee Bay, by the Rocky Bayou Aquatic Preserve, Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park offers such amenities as picnic pavilions, a playground, foot-traffic bridge, crossing Puddin Head Lake; campsites, and a store. Boating, fishing, hiking, bicycling, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and canoeing are just some of the many activities to enjoy at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park.  more...

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park 2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Road, Crestview, FL 32455, One-Half Mile South of U.S. 90 on County Road 181A, 850-836-4281, Named for Juan Ponce de León, who led the first Spanish expedition to Florida in search of the "fountain of youth" in 1513, Ponce de Leon Springs' temperature remains a constant 68° year-round. Two self-guided nature trails are available and seasonal guided walks are conducted. more...

Foxwood Country Club 4927 Antioch Road, Crestview, FL 32536, 850-682-2012, This semi-private 18-hole, par 72 golf course features numerous elevated and contoured greens, narrow tree lined fairways, and water hazards. Foxwood Country Club also offers a clubhouse, golf shop, natural grass driving range, practice green, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and tennis courts. more... 

Shoal River Country Club 1100 Shoal River Drive, Crestview, FL 32539, 850-689-1111, Known for its challenging layout and well-manicured greens, this semi-private 18-hole, par 72 golf course features water coming into play on seven holes and sand bunkers throughout the court. A driving range and a pro shop are also on site.