the nature that surrounds you. Grab a few introductory lessons, then sign up for a guided tour, and discover the side of Delaware that few get to see. Popular places to start include Bethany Surf Shop , Delmarva Board Sport Adventures , Coastal Kayak , and Delaware Paddlesports. Sit back and learn on a nature tour Sometimes, it pays to let the outdoor experts bring it all into focus. You don’t even have to get your feet wet to enjoy one of the cruises through Delaware’s waterways, ocean and bays offered by Cape Water Tours & Taxi , which has dolphin-watching cruises, lighthouse cruises, and eco-tours. In Northern Delaware, guided tours reveal the quiet beauty of wetlands at DuPont Environmental Education Center , part of the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge . Delaware Bayshore Byway Scenic Drives Sometimes, the perfect day is no further than the comfort of your car, winding through some of Delaware’s most scenic locales. Check out some favorites: Delaware Bayshore Byway (Del. 9) This back-road journey twists and turns through some of Delaware’s most picturesque coastal lowlands, home to a host of friendly bayside towns. Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway From the gentle and wooded hills of Chateau Country to the city of Wilmington, this journey along the Brandywine River includes some of the state’s most spectacular scenery. Nanticoke Heritage Byway Quiet and rural, this journey explores lands that Native Americans once knew, passing farmlands, wooded areas, and the quaint little towns of Seaford, Bethel, and Laurel before winding up at Trap Pond State Park . Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge ONLINE For more outdoor adventures go to VisitDelaware.com/outdoor. 54
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