Go biking through Brandywine Creek State Park Immerse yourself in the heart of the Brandywine Valley at this wooded and hilly state park, criss-crossed with rolling trails and renowned for its beauty. Try the Rocky Run Trail or the Brandywine Trail for a view of the gentle creek, then it’s back to the top of the hill, where you can savor the panoramic view. Open meadows are well-suited for picnics, kite flying, and disc golf, and in the winter, sledding and cross-country skiing. Meet the birds at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Birdwatchers flock from around the world to see a globe-spanning assortment of birds at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge , a key stopover on their migratory journey north and south along the Atlantic Flyway. The 16,000-acre refuge has a 12-mile auto-tour route with excellent views, and five short walking trails offer a chance to get up close and personal (especially from the 30-foot-high observation towers.) Rent a kayak at Trap Pond State Park Enjoy the majesty of the nation’s northernmost stand of baldcypress trees as you kayak across this peaceful pond. Or set up your gear and spend the day fishing for bluegills, catfish, and largemouth bass. Park interpreters lead guests on narrated pontoon boat tours on summer weekends and holidays, and visitors can quickly hit the water by renting a rowboat, pedal boat, canoe, or kayak. Go fishing (or crabbing) at Delaware Seashore State Park and Marina Here’s where the action all begins for folks who love fishing in Delaware, thanks to a well-appointed marina, drive-on beaches for surf fishing, charter boat rentals, and enough amenities to keep all non-fishing fans occupied. From here, boaters can head out into the Atlantic or motor into Delaware’s Inland Bays to lay out their crab pots and catch their next meal. Visit Hook ’em Cape Henlopen State Park 52
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