[Red Badger]

...then drive back to Okaloosa Island past the “Indian Temple Mound” without slowing down.

I'd like to see ya do that in the middle of summer with tourist traffic backed up to Mary Esther!..............

[BipolarBob]

Nobody goes to Ft. Walton in the middle of summer. It's too crowded. Late September, early October is the time and if you really want solitude go in between hurricanes like I did once. No lines at restaurants.
Didn't know about the museum closure. It's been awhile since I've been. Bummer. I like that place.