The Tour Returns this Fall

BTW Marks 10th Anniversary

Applications for organizations and events to participate in the 10th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour will be accepted through July 1, 2013. To apply either use our online form or downloadable PDF.

"We are very excited to mark our 10th anniversary of this wonderful showcase of Santa Rosa County, Florida," said fifth-year tour coordinator Karen Harrell. "The tour has grown to include about 40 events staged over different dates in October, which is one of the best months of the year to get out and about."

Santa Rosa County includes the sugar white sands and blue-green waters of Navarre Beach to the historic area of Downtown Milton to the beautiful creeks and rivers of the Blackwater River State Forest and country roads of the agricultural communities that stretch to the Alabama border. Past events have included a variety of festivals, fall-themed events such as a corn maze, haunted house and ghost tours to antiquing, fall ziplining, scenic 5k runs, cycling through the Blackwater River State Forest and free fishing for children at the Navarre Beach Pier and free marine life education.

Click here for a listing of 2012 events and be sure to "Like" our Facebook page as we roll out our lineup of 2013 events for the latest updates. We will also be featuring stories about our events and present promotional opportunities for overnight stays in the area from wooded cabins to hotels and beach rentals.

Have a suggestion? Email Karen Harrell at btw@thebeachestowoodlandstour.com or 850-291-1266.

About the Tour

The Beaches to Woodlands Tour of Santa Rosa County, Florida was launched in 2003. and there is no other annual celebration like it in the region. Participating events are staged on weekends throughout October each year. The tour celebrates the diversity of Santa Rosa County which includes the sugar-white sand and emerald waters at Navarre Beach to the historic district of scenic downtown Milton; fertile farmland in Jay and Munson and the majestic rivers, creeks and trails through the Blackwater State Forest. More than three dozen events are included and many area attractions are showcased each year. For information call 800-480-SAND or 850-939-8666. Book your trip at www.floridabeachestorivers.com.

Bubba Watson Talking about Santa Rosa County