Emerald Coast Magazine - June – July 2026

The Fabric of Health

As microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and forever chemicals have made their way into everyday discourse, it’s easy to fixate on what goes into our bodies, but what we wrap our bodies in is just as important. From our socks to our…

Hit the Trails

Trail running sounds like a simple practice. In essence, it is a sport that requires only determination, a pair of good-fitting shoes, and exercise attire, but there are nuances and learning curves. Consider how a foot lands on uneven ground…

June/July 2026 Calendar

13th Annual Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo June 5-7 This weekend event at the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill is a low-stakes fishing tournament for all ages and skill levels. While participants can enter a variety of competitions, the focus is on fun…

Water Works

The dog days you’ve been dreaming of are around the corner, leading to beach days, pool parties, and day trips to nearby springs.  You may be used to pulling frayed denim shorts and a baggy T-shirt over a trusty swimsuit…

Fauna Fantastica

The Northwest Florida Panhandle is uniquely positioned to represent a diversity in ecosystems. The Panhandle is split into two ecoregions: the Southeastern Plains (inland) and the Southeastern Coastal Plain (nearshore). Our inland environments boast pine forests, rolling hills, and diverse…

Shutter Speed

Chris DeLorenzo is on a hunt. The 30-year-old Grayton Beach resident stalks his way around ’70s muscle cars looking for light, looking for color, looking for treasure. That’s how he describes his fine art approach to photographing automobiles at a drag…

Colorado's Reborn Frontier

Travelers flock to the Colorado Rockies for skiing, hiking, and crisp alpine air, but deep in the San Juan Mountains lies a different Colorado altogether. Hidden between stands of blue spruce, ponderosa, conifers, and aspen groves, steaming mineral pools emerge…

Wild West Weekend

Although it’s only a short drive away, Westgate River Ranch feels like stepping through a portal into Florida’s frontier. Set amid hundreds of acres of whispering oaks and open pastures, this storied property delivers Western charm with an upscale, family-friendly…

Waterless Wonders

 Stone’s Throw The Kate McLeod Daily Stone Deep Moisturizing Lotion Bar ($45 for starter kit) is a cocoa butter concentrate comprising beneficial fatty acids. The brand’s original formulation—a combination of rose, frankincense, and neroli known as The Daily—delivers a light…

The Big Chill

Frosted Starlet A lavish spin on a provocative martini variation, this icy granita is destined to be a showstopper at any summer gathering  Ingredients 2 oz. Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur 2 oz.…