9 Life Lessons Everyone Learns Growing Up In Delaware
By Kim Magaraci|Published November 01, 2017
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Kim Magaraci
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
When you’re growing up in Delaware, you might take for granted some of the things you can enjoy. Not everyone can head to the beach and catch a stunning sunrise, or drive just a few miles in any direction and stumble upon a state park. Reminisce on your childhood and take the lessons you’ve learned with you for life.
Growing up in Delaware, you already know that the freshest veggies are the ones on the side of the road. Don't forget the joy of a simple farmstand detour, because your support makes a big difference to our Delaware farmers.
When you're growing up in Delaware, you quickly learn that following the crowd doesn't always lead you to the best things. Stick to the beaches in the off season for an even better, more personal, experience.
This probably applies to those of you above the canal moreso than anyone in Slower Lower... but please, don't let the Eagles get your hopes up. We all know how it ends.
Fishing, paddling, or floating - however you choose to enjoy our ponds, rivers, and beaches, you know at the end of the day you'll feel so much better.
Growing up in Delaware involves a lot of back road detours, so don't lose your sense of wanderlust. Take a country road you haven't noticed before and you'll learn to appreciate the best kept secrets of our state.
Delaware's sense of community is strong, and don't forget the volunteer days you enjoyed as a kid! Take the time to help your neighbors, clean up your local parks, and spend time keeping our state beautiful.
Of course, we aren’t always the peaceful, country people that we are portrayed as… in fact, how many of these 10 Things Delawareans Do That Seem Insane To Everyone Else are part of your everyday life? No matter how strange we may seem, there’s no doubt that Delawareans are the best people you’ll ever meet.
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