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Pedestrian/bicyclist pathway sought under Concord Pike

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

A pathway under Concord Pike for pedestrians and bicyclists is being considered as a way to break through the barrier between people who live on the eastern side of the busy and wide highway and the parks and trails on the west. The Rocky Run Underpass, if built, would take advantage of an existing culvert, just south of the Widener …

The first trail plan for First State National Park has be developed. National Park Service photo

First trail plan proposed for First State National Park

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

Miles of trails in First State National Park could be closed and restored to their native state, miles could be created, and miles of roads could be closed in a new plan from the National Park Service. The 85-page Brandywine Valley Trail Plan Environmental Assessment from the National Park Service proposes spending more than $2 million on the favored plan. …

The Gordons Pond trail is one of the superintendent's picks at Delaware State Parks. Courtesy of Delaware State Parks.

For verified fun, check out park superintendentsā€™ picks

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

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 donā€™t make alliterative pairs. But wait, thereā€™s more! Park superintendents promote a wide variety of ā€œsuperintendentā€™s picksā€ on the homepages of most of the 17 state parks. …