3 Delaware Nature Centers That Make Excellent Family Day Trip Destinations
How long has it been since your last outdoor adventure? Even if you have to bring family along, there is always an option that works for everyone. These three Delaware nature centers make for great family trips to enjoy the outdoors. Learn about nature, explore it, and get some fresh air. Bucket list these nature centers for a sunny day in the near future that the whole family can enjoy.
The Delaware Nature Society is one of the best places to bring your family for events or just exploring the park. From summer camp to bird tagging events, you'll find yourself with plenty of options to enjoy the wildlife and outdoors here. Supporting healthy waters and wildlife protection is a noble cause we can all be part of.
Speaking of healthy waters, Dupont Nature Center is a great place to start if you love the ocean. The Delaware Bay is home to an intersection of river, bay, and tidal marsh areas with more than 100 species of animals to spot. Visit live horseshoe crabs and fish inside the center and make a day of enjoying the beach while thinking of its inhabitants.
Out at Abbott's Mill Nature Center, there is 376 acres of preserve with plenty of beautiful trails to explore, including an accesible boardwalk trail that borders a beautiful stream and garden. The visitor center hosts both a live animal and taxidermy collection, perfect for entertaining smaller kids. Why not come and enjoy the outdoors for a while?
Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during her time here in the Sunflower State, mostly in the south central area. Clarisa is a stay-at-home mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, and has been writing anything and everything since she's held a pencil, though Kansas and fantasy novels take up most of her time.
