WILMINGTONāAs Earth Day 2025 approaches, Delaware is gearing up for a week of events dedicated to honoring our planet and promoting environmental awareness.Ā Governor Carneyās Earth & Arbor Day CelebrationĀ The City of Wilmington will kick off the festivities with the Earth & Arbor Day Celebration hosted by Governor John Carney on Thursday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 …
For all nature-lovers and outdoorsmen: with the weather breaking, prepare to pony up a couple bucks to attend your favorite state parks. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) reminded visitors Wednesday that 2025 entrance fees for Delaware State Parks will be in effect starting Saturday, March 1. The fees will remain in place through Nov. 30, …
DNREC on Friday unveiled a new wheelchair that operates with a continuous track, like a military tank, and is designed to handle mud, sand, snow and water. The Action Trackchair, which retails for about $20,000, was acquired with a grant from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund. It is the state’s first all-terrain wheelchair and will be available to the public …
Itās that time of year again ā dust off the lawn chairs, shake out the blankets and get ready to jam out on summer nights in Delaware. The annual outdoor concert series is back at multiple locations throughout the state, and all shows are free to attend for families planning night-outs on a budget.Ā The largest summer concert series is …
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Delaware State Parks in 2022 drew 8 million visitors, lured by the sand and the surf, the flora and the fauna, the past and the participatory sports and other activities and events that donāt make alliterative pairs. But wait, thereās more! Park superintendents promote a wide variety of āsuperintendentās picksā on the homepages of most of the 17 state parks. …
Deauville Beach will be managed by the state and not the city of Rehoboth Beach after the two failed to agree on a new lease. In 2013, Rehoboth paid $1 total for a 10-year lease of the beach, which is off Surf Avenue, in addition to a one-time administration fee of $2,500. āI think all municipalities would like ocean front …
You can get 2024 off to a vigorous — or ambling — start by taking part in one of the annual free New Year’s Days hikes at Delaware parks. They range from flat, easy courses to more challenging ones. You can even bring your favorite mug to Rockwood Park on Monday, Jan. 1, and the museum staff will make you …
Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol Capt. Bailey Noel wants to have all four park-managed beaches open this summer. But he needs to recruit 20 to 30 new beach patrol lifeguards to do that. Last year, the Tower Road beach had to be closed most weekends outside of holidays because he didnāt have the staff to guard the beach.Ā Noel estimates …
Hitting the road for the holidays? You are not alone: 33% of First State residents are expected to travel more than 50 miles to celebrate the holidays. Thatās 3.3% more travelers than last year. Hereās what to know about Christmas and New Years weekends in Delaware.Ā Travel Gas prices in Delaware are the lowest theyāve been since October 2021, according …
