Our family returned for a day hike on the Gordons Pond Trail in December 2025 with our miniature…read morepoodle. First, it's dog-friendly which is a huge plus (be sure your dog is leashed at all times). Second, this is a lovely trail for hiking a couple miles, but it's not covered by trees, so perhaps it's better for a cloudy day. Third, you'll get a view of sand dunes, wetlands, and a pond (if you're lucky, a heron will come into view). This is a delightful trail for a relaxing walk - and a haven for joggers, dog walkers, and photographers. I think the Gordons Pond Trail is one of the crown jewels in Cape Henlopen State Park.

This is a beautiful state park with so many choices of things to see and do. It has beautiful…read morebeaches and some allow dogs (on a leash at all times) which is a benefit during the summer months if you have a dog. There are lots of bike paths, hiking paths and a large camping area that looks very well kept. There is also lots of wildlife, both driving around in the park or in the ocean. I have heard that the traffic can be horrible sometimes but I tend to visit early in the morning or later in the evening. This is a beautiful place to visit and I would highly recommend, especially for sunrise and sunset.

What a fabulous waterfront Park to watch sunsets. Benches and picnic tables are set in nice areas…read morein order to watch the sunset or just enjoy the gentle lapping of tiny waves. Plentiful parking too. Across the bay you will see a grove of mature pines. So pretty !!

Over 3000 acres that were once farmland and reclaimed by nature separating Ocean City from the…read moremainland and accessed by Fenwick Island. (20 minutes from Bethany Beach ). This is a hidden spot in Delaware and its so beautiful. You won't find many people here but you will find your perfect quiet place whether kayaking, biking, crabbing, hiking, or swimming ( public boat ramp). The observation tower is the best view of the Assawoman Bay and wildlife . You will see lots of bald eagles, river otters, giant woodpeckers , blue heron, egrets. SMH why all those cars are sitting in traffic to go to the beach when you can go to the bay ? It's completely free ...lots of fishing and crabbing , sailing , paddle boarding and don't forget to bring the dogs because they are allowed here!

If it's good enough for the President https://www.yelp.com/biz/brandon-falls-lewes then it's…read moredefinitely good enough for me. I brought my bike and tried hard to get it to go but couldn't. Something about the sprocket was bent. Ugh! Instead, I sprayed some sunblock on my arms neck and face, put on a hat, and took a walk. The beach is stunning. Flat, warm, sunny and not overly crowded for a July weekend. While the beach is not step free, they're trying hard to make it as accessible as possible with mats and ramps that can support a wheelchair. That's awesome. I did see a bunch of offroaders. Apparently, you can get a permit to bring your 4WD onto the beach. Pretty darned awesome, that is! What are those huge concrete structures? They're WWII-era bunkers! Yes, these huge installations were built to counter the fear of German U-boats invading Philadelphia via the Delaware River. A series of tunnels connects the bunkers but those aren't open to visitors. I had a great visit and managed to not get any burn! [Review 18196 overall - 113 in Delaware - 1718 of 2022.]

Great flat beach for people and canines! The walks across the dunes have carpets so easy access.read more

Popular Thicket Farm/Okie Preserve Wildlife Area is a hiking area in Long Neck, Delaware. The…read moreproperty was donated by the owner for a bird sanctuary. There is a beach area but you are not supposed to go swimming or camping. Hours - Sunrise to Sunset. This natural wildlife preserve should really be called a toad sanctuary because there are toads running wild everywhere. Make sure you spray for ticks before arriving.

My husband and I walked the trails at Okie this past Sunday. On the eastern side, the trails (and…read moreeverything really) were covered with caterpillars. The worst though were the ticks we came home with. When all was said and done, we counted over 20! ticks (most of them attached) on us. Given the danger of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, we will think twice about hiking Okie anytime soon.

We had a great time camping there. Sorry no pics. We did the Amish 62 mile bike ride and decided to…read morecamp and I was exhausted. It's a smaller State park and slightly confusing with the direction's but the staff was helpful just get a map. We camped in a "walk back" section of E. Very spacious sites with the bathroom/shower reasonably close. Parking was "ok"..... but they fill up and then you have to use overflow. The bathrooms/showers were clean BUT I guess I'm used to sites that spray repellent because nature is boss. We drove through the comfort sites of D and they were too tight for my liking. They have yurts and cabins but for me a tad too close. They do have an Island camp site Loved it!!!!! That's a must do. It's 2 sites across a short walking bridge with water view and access. I would definitely go back.

Walked the entire trail around the pond. Very busy trail with bikes and walkers! Some very old…read moregrowth pines. One thing I don't understand is why the Park Maintenance people don't cut the Wisteria growth on the trees? Some trees have vines over two inches in diameter. This stuff will choke a tree to death over time! Great walk ... very pretty sights. Fall colors will make it a much nicer walk!

I love National Parks…read more Not just because I'm patriotic with an environmentalist sensibility -- but because they are time warps of sorts -- a glimpse back at the way things once were and (hopefully) will be for our descendants -- long downstream. The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is a pleasant respite from the commercialism of Jersey Shore holidays -- its' boardwalk attractions, fast food and fast living. It is well marked and you can bring your binocs along to spot wildlife and unique plants and flora found nowhere else. Better still -- bike in and hop scotch around between dunes and other natural formations -- but avoid crossing into the restricted areas that are clearly marked by Area 51 type warning signs -- lest you want automatic weapon toting humans rousting you. We walked the trails in sand, alongside more poison ivy in one 2 square mile stretch than I have probably seen in my entire life. Bring bug spray, a fishing pole to cast off the jetty -- and maybe even long pants and an epipen if you are especially sensitive to insect stings and poisonous plants. Free bird watching walks are regularly available and -- thankfully -- it is a relatively unpopulated attraction so it is soulful in its solitude.

THIS IS THE TWO MILE LANDING WILDLIFE REFUGE LOCATED IN WILDWOOD CREST. There are 3 ways to get to…read morethis beautiful refuge: first is off Ocean Ave/pacific ave, second turn Down Madison to the end and it is on the right, or access from the beach -only Oct-March. Access from the beach is closed off by ropes and volunteers monitor those trying to walk the refuge from April thru September 31st. Protected area for migrating and nesting birds. There is a great trails to see the wildlife refuge. It runs parallel to the beach. Guided tours are available. We saw some great birds this summer landing on the beach! My first spotting of an American Oyster Cracker. I only wish I was able to get a picture, happened so fast. Don't forget your binoculars! The butterfly migration in October is really something to see, nature at its best. We have spotted white skunks, and have seen one coyote.

Awesome experience. Saw many wild horses and interesting birds. The beach was beautiful and…read moreweather was perfect. The only thing that would make it better was if the bathrooms were cleaned more frequently. The were too filthy for my wife to use. and had a bunch of bugs inside. Besides that I loved the shore here and would return.

Got out to Assateague Island. Not only were the beaches clean but the sand dunes were picturesque…read more Also loved the fact that you can drive on the beach like other beaches like Nantucket. The bonus of course if the ponies and they run the island. All and all I enjoy the peace and solidarity of nature and the serenity of the waves with very little crowded to impede on the overall vibe. Definitely worth the trip!

Lesser known wild life refuge that's worth a visit. It's marsh land and there's an old cemetery…read morethere. I saw an egret or two and a small rabbit. Worth your while if in the area.

Nice little visitor center with friendly staff, plenty of parking. Got a great deal on an…read moreillustrated bird book that was on sale in the gift shop. Nice trails and boardwalk, we did a trail along the canal early evening which provided beautiful lighting for the numerous birds we saw. On the way out we heard some owls and were lucky enough to see them flying through the trees. We will definitely be back.

This was a very quiet getaway in our camper! I think the only con for us was lack of…read morecellular/internet. We use our phones to pull recipes and reviews on things we buy to keep our camping group up to date, but it wasn't a a deal killer. Park is very clean, restrooms were ok, bring what you need because it's fairly far to a store. I forgot creamer for our coffee which ended as a trip to a restaurant in Denton. Probably wouldn't stay long periods here, but it was great for downtime!

I love Tuckahoe's campsite, especially the Dog Wood (dog friendly) cabin. Tuckahoe offers…read moretraditional camp sites as well as an electric loop for RVs, etc, which is where the Dog Wood cabin is located (this allows for the enjoyment of A/C in the summer and heat in the winter). A short walk away is the bath house facility, which is clean and well-maintained. Also closeby is the firewood shed and the camp store (both cash only) which sells snacks, sundries and t-shirts. The park itself also has hiking trails and Atkins Arboretum - a gorgeous nature preserve with its own trails to enjoy. We spotted a pileated woodpecker, a downey woodpecker, and blue jays during our exploration.

Beautiful nature spot for walking hiking biking bird watching, dog walking, year roundread more

I have never seen anyone in the water. However, it's a great place to walk your dog or take a…read morewalk. You just have to be careful not to trip on the exposed tree roots.