The centerpiece of Killens Pond State Park, conveniently located in central Delaware, is the 66-acre millpond, which was established in the late 17...
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About the ParkBefore the area became a park, the forces of nature constantly changed the narrow strip of barrier dunes between the Atlantic Ocean a...
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About the ParkTrap Pond was once the site of a large freshwater wetland and still hosts the country's northernmost natural stand of baldcypress tre...
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About the ParkWhen the current lands of the state of Delaware were granted to William Penn sometime after 1682, Penn proclaimed that Cape Henlopen ...
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Historically, the shores of the inland bays were home to native Americans, who harvested seafood and hunted in the surrounding marshes and forests....
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About the ParkHistorically, the shores of the inland bays were home to native Americans, who harvested seafood and hunted in the surrounding marshe...
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Park HistoryTransportation along this barrier island, bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Ba...
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George Martinak deeded this land of forests, fields and marsh to the state in 1961 for preservation as a recreational facility and a natural area f...
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Although Cape May Lighthouse is a major attraction for many visitors to the area, the park’s constantly changing shoreline, dunes, freshwater...
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Tuckahoe Creek, a quiet country stream bordered for most of its length by wooded marshlands, runs through the length of the park. A 60-acre lake of...
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Assateague State Park is Maryland's only oceanfront park. It is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on th...
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About Us:Assateague Island is managed by three official park agencies. Assateague Island National Seashore is cared for and managed by the National...
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Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park consists of approximately 25 acres of park property including about one mile of trails. The trails and shorelin...
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The scenic Pocomoke River is the setting for the Pocomoke River State Park, Shad Landing, and Milburn Landing areas.Shad Landing is on the south si...
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Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area is located in the tidal recesses of the Chesapeake Bay between the Wye River and the Wye East River. O...
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The forested acres of Belleplain include stands of young pine, oak and Atlantic white cedar, reflecting better soil conditions and less damage by f...
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Hidden in the southwestern part of the state is Parvin State Park, a park whose history is as varied as its wildlife. Situated on the edge of the P...
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Fort DuPont State Park, named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis du Pont, was an active military base from the Civil War through World War II. Followi...
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Fort Mott was part of a three-fort defense system designed for the Delaware River during the post Civil War modernization period. The other two for...
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Lums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in Delaware. The park features excellent camping, fishing, sports facilities, hiki...
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