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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Trap Pond State Park in Delaware

Discover a charming small town near Trap Pond State Park that’s perfect for your next getaway, with great stays and easy park access.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jul 15
exterior of the laurel train depot that houses the laurel heritage museum in delaware
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Skip the Hike and Try This Scenic Bike Trail in Delaware Instead

by Jasmine Vieau
on Jun 2
A bicycle parked by a metal railing overlooks a wide river with a large cargo ship in the distance.
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The Small-Town State Park in Delaware Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Melissa Mahoney
on May 2
Holts Landing State Park of Calhoun Landing. On Indian River Bay in Sussex County, Delaware
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Don’t Attempt This One Hike in Delaware Unless You’re Up for a Real Challenge

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jan 25
a narrow dirt trail through farmland leads to a treeline in the distance at brandywine creek state park in delaware
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Find 4 Bucket-List-Level Views in Delaware Without Needing to Be an Expert Hiker

by Melissa Mahoney
on Dec 19
view of ducks by the shore of a pond with the northernmost bald cypress trees growing in the U.s. at trap pond state park in delaware

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Hiking

This Scenic Delaware Trail Is Even Better With Family

At just 1.3 miles, the paved Auburn Valley Trail is an accessible, gentle Delaware loop with great wildlife spotting opportunities for the whole family.

by Jasmine Vieau
on Dec 9
Paved Auburn Valley Trail in summer, winding through tall grass and trees with hikers ascending the grade.
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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Delaware—Would You Try It?

Explore Delaware’s Swamp Forest Trail, a uniquely enclosed hiking experience.

by Kate Orlando
on Nov 30
A tight Canopy of Trees in Swamp Forest Trail.
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Hiking

The Wild 8.5-Mile Trail in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge That’s Worth the Time and Effort

You'll love this long, memorable, and wildlife-heavy trail in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware.

by Christy Articola
on Nov 1
Birds land on water in a marsh bordered by marshy grass and trees in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Smyrna, Delaware
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6 Underrated Delaware Hikes That Rival Gordon’s Pond Trail

Forget crowded trails—Delaware’s forest hikes offer quiet scenery, history, and tons of natural beauty.

by Charlie Boyle
on Sep 25
A sandy path cuts through a green forest.
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Hiking

The Biggest Surprise You’ll Come Across While Hiking This Incredible Trail in Delaware

If you're like me and love hiking and discovering the unexpected along a trail, head to Ocean View, Delaware, to hike the Prickly Pear Trail.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Aug 27
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National & State Parks

4 Best State Park Beaches in Delaware to Visit to Close Out Summer

There's still warm weather, sunshine, and time left to hit the beach this summer, and what better way to close out the season than to visit one of the best state park beaches in Delaware?

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jun 11
a sandy beach lined with seaweed at delaware beach state park
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Beaches, Lakes & Rivers

I Prefer a Quiet Beach. This 3-Mile Stretch on the Delaware Bay Is Exactly That

Broadkill Beach is the kind of place where you can stroll the sand, hunt for seashells, and enjoy the quiet side of Delaware’s coast.

by Jasmine Vieau
on Jul 3
The shoreline at Broadkill Beach in Delaware
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Hiking

We Did the Research, This Is Officially the Strangest Hiking Trail Name in Delaware

Visit Delaware's Two-State Breakfast Cruise hike and take a peaceful forest trail through two different states!

by Charlie Boyle
on Jun 28
A lush and vividly green forest surrounds a small dirt trail and wooden bridge.
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Parks & Gardens

My Favorite Park in Delaware Is a Little-Known Paradise for Biking

With paved trails, historic landmarks, and fewer crowds, Bellevue State Park is one of Delaware’s best-kept secrets for biking, walking, and enjoying the outdoors.

by Melanie Johnson
on Apr 6
A gazebo with two parked mountain bikes, surrounded by a manicured grassy landscape at a little-known Delaware state park.
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National & State Parks

This Peaceful Gem in Delaware Is the Next Big Thing in Slow Travel

Soak up peace and quiet at this uncrowded gem in Delaware. Spend your day fishing, kayaking, or exploring the dreamy waterfront hiking trails.

by Melanie Johnson
on May 30
A wooden fishing pier over Indian River Bay, a slow travel destination in Delaware, with views of a tree-lined shoreline in the distance