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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Paddleboarders walk to the launch on Western Lake.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Boardwalk to the beach.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Sea oats border the Gulf of Mexico.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Beautiful sugar sand beaches border the Gulf of Mexico.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Sea oats waving in the breeze.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Sunbathers enjoy the beach.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
The beach is known for its sugar sand and beautiful swimming waters.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
These waves illustrate why this area is known as the "Emerald Coast."
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Picnic Pavilion bordering Western Lake.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Western Lake.