Snowbirds

For Snowbirds, the end is near

Jim Boehlert

Remember how Sinatra sang, “And now the end is near and we will face the final curtain, I did what I could do and that is certain”? Yes, this is my final article as publicity director for the Destin Snowbirds. At the meeting Tuesday the new... Full story

Some Snowbirds beginning flight home

Jim Boehlert

Snowbirds, the environment is changing very fast! This is the end of February, and many Snowbirds will start heading north. This is an inevitable move we all have to go through — the withdrawal of leaving the south and heading north. What makes... Full story

Happy New Year with the Snowbirds

Jim Boehlert

Christmas is gone, isn’t it sad? Such a great season, and all Snowbirds hope that everyone had a joyous time. Weren’t the churches decorated beautifully, and the true meaning of Christmas was brought out. We wish everyone,  peace, love,... Full story

‘The Roost’ to open Nov. 12

The Destin Snowbirds have come back to roost. Their winter home, The Roost, will open at 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Destin Community Center with membership registration until noon. All the Snowbirds in town plus the officers and Destin city officials will... Full story

Thanks for the many memories, Destin

Brian Cosgrove

With our final Snowbird column of the year, we would like to reflect on our wonderful winter in Destin. Now that most of the Snowbirds have headed back to the still snow-covered North, we notice the many changes on the landscape. Instead of seeing about... Full story

Find something on the Forgotten Coast

Brian Cosgrove

As we prepare for our trip back to snowy Canada, we look for a sunny, calm day for our annual March trip to the "Forgotten Coast." As we leave Destin east on Highway 98, our first stop is about 20 minutes east of Sandestin at the Eden Gardens State Park... Full story

Happy Trails, Walton County Snowbirds!

Nancy A. Gehrke

This is it! There ain't no more! If there's any information within this document that you need for future reference, make sure you copy what you need, and keep the frustration levels at a minimum because this will be the final message to the... Full story

So long, Destin Snowbirds!

Jeanne Boyd, publicity director

Destin Snowbird Club This will be the last Destin Snowbird article for this winter. By next weekend most of you will be on your way home far from sunny Destin and your favorite beach. At our last meeting on Tues, March 11, our new Board of Directors... Full story

Season wraps up for Walton Birds

The March General Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 5th, 10 a.m., at the Destiny Worship Center (behind Taco Bell). The short business meeting will include the slate of officers for next season, final drawings donated by the local merchants, and... Full story

Dont shoo Snowbirds from the links

Brian Cosgrove

While playing in a local golf scramble a few weeks ago in Crestview the tournament host announced that the next few Tuesdays would see the course hosting some Snowbird outings. One local golfer yelled out "Why do they have to use our golf course? Send... Full story

'Snowbirds' Archives