⛱️☀️Welcome to our Delaware 2024 Summer Guide ☀️⛱️
Break out the flip-flops, SPF and your favorite Frisbee, it's almost summertime!
And we've got you covered, Delaware, from that trendy cocktail and great show on the Riverfront to that kick-back beach bar or lazy paddle in Slower Lower.
Welcome to our 2024 Summer Guide, a user-friendly pit stop anytime you want intel on where to go and what to do (and eat and drink!) for quick jaunts, nights out, daytrips and family vacations.
Stick with us through Labor Day weekend for heaps of updates on beach events, dining options, boardwalk fun, water sports and so much more.
All you need to do is kick back and do the hard work of deciding what's on your Bucket List!
Everything you need to know about surf fishing at the Delaware beaches this summer
Everything you need to know about surf fishing at the Delaware beaches this summerShannon Marvel McNaughtDelaware News Journal
Line in the water. Toes in the sand. Kids frolicking nearby. Beverage in hand.
As summer approaches, so does the busy season for one of the Delaware beaches' most popular activities: surf-fishing.
Once you're oceanfront on Delaware State Parks' seven miles of drive-on beaches, it's bliss, but getting there takes some work. Driving onto the beaches without getting stuck is hard enough for most people, much less navigating the somewhat complex surf-fishing permit and reservation system.
This guide to surf-fishing at the Delaware Beaches will simplify and consolidate everything you need to know. Bookmark it.
Entry fees, annual passes announced for Deauville Beach, on sale beginning May 15
Entry fees and annual passes have been approved for Deauville Beach and will be enforced in late May.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced on May 14 that proposed user fees for Deauville Beach have been approved by the Parks and Recreation Council and DNREC secretary Shawn Garvin. Rates for entry fees and passes were considered using input from the community.
Delaware beaches reinstate meter, permit parking on May 15. How much will it cost?
Metered beach parking is back in effect this month, and it’ll cost you more, too.
Free offseason parking has ended for Delaware beaches, and beach towns have now reinstated pay-to-park fees through meters and permits.
Prices for beach parking also have increased from last year’s rates, so take note of new costs to avoid any surprises at the parking kiosk or in the ParkMobile app.
Delaware camping guide: 7 campgrounds to visit in Delaware, camping tips and tricks
Looking for the best places in Delaware to roll out your sleeping bags and snooze under the stars?
Whether you prefer a rugged camping adventure or a cozy glamping weekend, the First State is brimming with camping options sure to fit your needs.
Here’s your guide to camping in Delaware, including tips to keep in mind and where to pitch your tents.
Hoping for more beach days this summer? Here’s what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting
Getting ready for summer vacation?
You have the dates set, but the family is still wondering what to do. Well, if you want good summer weather, the Pacific Northwest is looking good as is the northern Plains of the country.
Farmers' Almanac released its predictions for the summer, and it's looking hot and wet.
Looking for hotel bargains at Delaware beaches?
A summer vacation at the beach on a budget can be difficult, but here are tips on how to save money on hotels and motels.
Need a getaway? Here’s the Wilmington Airport’s summer flight schedule
Summer is almost here, and if you’re planning on a weekend getaway out of Wilmington’s Airport, a new flight schedule has debuted to get you where you need to go.
After permanently and seasonally suspending certain flight routes, Avelo Airlines, Wilmington Airport’s sole commercial airline, has confirmed the return of select flight destinations, as well as some route changes to familiar routes which will last until Nov. 5.
Here are all the destinations that can be traveled to from the Wilmington Airport this summer.
Dine outdoors at these restaurants in and around Delaware
Where to find pickleball courts in Delaware
As nicer weather sets in, another pickleball season commences.
If you and your friends haven’t picked up a paddle and a ball yet, you’re missing out. But luckily for you, Delaware is home to a growing population of pickleball players and courts.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie eager to see what all the hype is about, here’s a guide to playing pickleball in Delaware.
Your guide to Delaware farmers markets 2024
As temperatures climb and cherry blossoms fade, it's that time of year again: farmers market season.
Delaware has plenty of farmers markets to explore, covering all three counties.
Here are Delaware farmers markets, many opening up in early May, with many accepting EBT/SNAP and FMNP benefits.
How to get the most from a day with the Blue Rocks and other minor league day trips
The Wilmington Blue Rocks began their 31st season in Daniel S. Frawley Stadium on Friday, April 5, against the Brooklyn Cyclones. Club officials said they were ready to welcome fans with a fresh-looking park, new food options and one of the largest promotional schedules in recent history.
Need a low-cost day trip? 12 Delaware nature centers with indoor and outdoor programs
If you’re looking for an easy, low-cost summer “day-cation,” try the nature centers throughout the state. They provide indoor and outdoor education and recreation, with displays and
exhibits — some with live animals — along with places to hike, special programs with nature experts and even picnics and concerts.
For this story, we focused on nature centers operated by the Delaware Nature Society, state parks and the state Division of Fish and Wildlife. Most of them are free but many at state parks require a fee to get into the park before you can visit the nature center.
Here’s a list of those centers with the information you need to know, plus a few examples of special programs this summer.
Delaware State Parks guide: Amenities, parking, passes and all the fun you can get into
The weather is warming up and it’s time for Delawareans to set its sights on local outdoor adventures.
Whether you’re looking for a chill place to enjoy views of nature, a hike through the forest or a spot to lay out with your beach towel and book, Delaware has plenty of state parks to help you out with that. Seventeen of them, to be exact.
With so many options, it can be difficult figuring out which state park would be best for your activity of choice. Use our guide to Delaware State Parks to make your choices and navigate your way through all the First State has to offer.
12 breweries to visit at the Delaware beaches — or on the way
The Southern Delaware beaches are the birthplace of modern craft brewing in Delaware, ever since Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione decided to open a little brewpub serving chicory stout and maple-vanilla ale.
The zone surrounding the state's southern beaches remains true to these roots, a suds-dense area with more than a dozen brewpubs within a half hour's drive of each other, some of which named among the best in the mid-Atlantic and the country.
Here's a little guide to the breweries and brewpubs of Delaware's Southern beaches, from Lewes to Rehoboth to Dewey to the Inland Bays to a little river town en route to the beach.
The 5 best places for summer hiking in Delaware
From the rocky hills of the Brandywine to the flat woodlands of Trap Pond, Delaware offers a variety of options for hikers.
But hiking in the summer heat is a bit of a different animal. It takes planning and preparation. Then there are the bugs: ticks, chiggers and mosquitoes, to name a few. Anyone who's so much as opened their car door a crack at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in the summertime knows the flies make it nearly impossible to hike there at that time of year.
With a little bit of research, though, there are plenty of places to hike in Delaware in the summertime that will satisfy your urge for nature and exercise. Here are a few.
Here are the best theme, water parks in driving distance of Delaware
Looking for an amusement or water park to visit this summer? The USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards released its list of the theme and water park award winners. There are a few in driving distance of the First State.
The USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards highlight the very best in travel, food and drink, and lifestyle. Every week, USA TODAY 10Best invites a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite points of interest and attractions across a wide range of categories. 10Best editors then vet these nominations and select a final set of nominees to be presented to the voting public for four weeks.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware Summer Guide: Updates on beaches, fireworks, festivals & more
