Doing a nature based blog post on the Newark Reservoir is sort of oxymoronic considering the fact that it is completely manmade BUT it is actually a great example of responsible watershed management. Since it’s completion in the mid 2000’s, it has since become an asset to the community in more ways than the obvious. […]
Archives for August 2016
Bethany Beach Nature Center
I can’t even tell you how many times I drove past Bethany Beach Nature Center and didn’t even realize what it was! I’m so sad we’ve been missing out all these years of visiting the area. Behind the adorable, and beautifully landscaped, building is a small playground, native plant demonstration garden, picnic pavilion […]
James Farm Ecological Preserve
James Farm Ecological Preserve is a great combination of trails and waterfront adventuring. One of the things I love about it is that the trails are a manageable length, so you don’t have to walk 3 miles round trip to have a great experience (but you can if you want to.) I’d consider it to […]
Bethany Beach
Coming in 2nd place for best boardwalk in Delaware is Bethany Beach. Although, not even a close second in my opinion as far as size and food, shopping and entertainment but still a great boardwalk nonetheless! It is much more modest, more “homey” if you will. It has a great little amphitheater where live music is […]
Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach. The reason why thousands of out-of-staters clog up Delaware highways each Summer. Kidding!! (Not really…) It is arguably the most well known Delaware beach and home to some of everyone’s favorite foods. Thrasher’s fries, Nic-a-boli, Dolles candies, etc. Have any of you ridden on one of those bike cart things?? Tons of shops, […]