 Franklin County is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Migrating birds are a big visitor attraction for many photography enthusiasts and wildlife experts.
August 11 Update: Yesterday, NOAA reopened 5,144 square miles of Gulf waters to commercial and recreational finfish fishing. Since July 3, NOAA data have shown no oil in the area, and United States Coast Guard observers flying over the area in the last 30 days have also not observed any oil. Trajectory models show the area is at a low risk for future exposure to oil and, most importantly, fish caught in the area and tested by NOAA experts have shown no signs of contamination.
From June 27 through July 20, NOAA sampled 153 finfish, including grouper, snapper, tuna and mahi mahi, from the area. Sensory and chemical testing of these finfish followed the methodology and procedures in the re-opening protocol, with sensory analysis finding no detectable oil or dispersant odors or flavors, and results of chemical analysis well below the levels of concern. Franklin County's beaches are clean and our seafood is delicious! C'mon down!
This fall, the Franklin County Tourist Development Council (FCTDC) will join Visit Florida in launching the first in what it hopes will be a continuing series of Franklin County-based Natural Florida Getaways to be promoted at each of the five State Welcome Centers. The first promotional campaign, scheduled to run September through October, is intended to boost visitor interest in our area during the offseason. Visit Florida officials say it is expected to be seen by an estimated 300,000 visitors during the two months.
The first Getaway campaign will feature St. George Island - one of Franklin County's premiere natural beaches. Resort Vacation Properties is donating the first getaway vacation which will also feature a guided kayak tour from Journeys of St. George Island, a lighthouse tour and tee shirts as well as a meal for two donated by the Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe. Additional campaigns are being developed for Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Alligator Point and even a special natural getaway fishing vacation. Want to learn more? Contact info@anaturalescape.com.
If you are planning a trip to Franklin County, tourism officials encourage you to check with local lodging providers in order to get the most up-to-date information. To make it easy, we’re providing you a direct link here to all of Franklin County’s accommodations. Forgotten Coast TV is taking daily video beach reports from several locations in Franklin County. Watch all of the Video Beach Reports here.
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