One of the best parts of living in Delaware is that the whole state is just a short drive away! If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, you’ll find it nearby. Whether it’s a state park, a pretty pond, or a dense forest, you’ll never fail to be impressed by the First State. Check these outdoor adventures off of your Delaware bucket list and you’ll find yourself falling in love with your state all over again.
- Discover Butterflies At Ashland Nature Center
Flickr / Jim The Delaware Nature Society maintains a wonderful and welcoming butterfly house as part of their Ashland Nature Center. It’s a lovely place to see!Brighten your day at Ashland.
- Walk Through Wildflowers At Mt Cuba Center
Facebook / Mt Cuba Center Mt. Cuba Center is a gorgeous estate that showcases the most stunning native plants in Delaware. You’ve got to see it for yourself, - particularly in Spring.Learn more about this beautiful botanical garden here
- Relax On The Water Of The Indian River Inlet
Facebook / Delaware Seashore State Park Delaware Seashore State Park and the Indian River Inlet may be paddling paradise. The bay is the perfect place to try stand up paddleboarding or head out for an all-day kayak adventure.Learn more about Delaware Seashore State Park here.
- Hike, Splash And Play At Killens Pond State Park
Facebook / Killens Pond State Park Killens Pond offers hiking, paddling, boating, fishing, camping - and it even has a real waterpark! It’s the perfect place to cool off on a hot day.Learn more everything Killens Pond offers here.
- Climb The Blue Rocks At Alapocas Run State Park
Facebook / Alapocas Run State Park Did you know you can try your hand at real rock climbing in Wilmington? Visit Alapocas Run to see for yourself. Test your skills on these famous rocky paths!
- Camp Overnight In Redden State Forest
Google Local / Brian Morrill Redden State Forest is one of only two state forests in Delaware, and both offer beautiful remote hiking and camping.Learn more about this remote forest here.
- Paddle The Creek In Blackbird State Forest
Flickr / Mike Mahaffie Delaware’s other state forest offers pristine paddling and off-the-grid camping, and it’s sure to win you over.See what’s hiding in this remote forest here.
- Walk The Walls Of Brandywine Creek State Park
Facebook / Delaware State Parks The historic stone walls of Brandywine Creek State Park make this one of the most fascinating places to hike around in Delaware.Check out one of the park’s best trails here,
- Watch Sunset From Monigle Park
Flickr / Lee Cannon This underrated park is one of the most peaceful places to end the day. It’s hidden at the end of Read Street in Dewey Beach, and chances are you’ll have it to yourself! Read about a few more quiet and hidden parks in the First State here.
- Enjoy a Ride on the Cape May - Lewes Ferry
Flickr / m01229 If you love spending time on the water, make plans to take the Cape May - Lewes Ferry across the Delaware Bay. You’ll find breathtaking views along the way and charming towns at each terminal.Learn more about this fascinating ferry here.
What will you add to your Delaware bucket list this year?
Flickr / Jim
The Delaware Nature Society maintains a wonderful and welcoming butterfly house as part of their Ashland Nature Center. It’s a lovely place to see!Brighten your day at Ashland.
Facebook / Mt Cuba Center
Mt. Cuba Center is a gorgeous estate that showcases the most stunning native plants in Delaware. You’ve got to see it for yourself, - particularly in Spring.Learn more about this beautiful botanical garden here
Facebook / Delaware Seashore State Park
Delaware Seashore State Park and the Indian River Inlet may be paddling paradise. The bay is the perfect place to try stand up paddleboarding or head out for an all-day kayak adventure.Learn more about Delaware Seashore State Park here.
Facebook / Killens Pond State Park
Killens Pond offers hiking, paddling, boating, fishing, camping - and it even has a real waterpark! It’s the perfect place to cool off on a hot day.Learn more everything Killens Pond offers here.
Facebook / Alapocas Run State Park
Did you know you can try your hand at real rock climbing in Wilmington? Visit Alapocas Run to see for yourself. Test your skills on these famous rocky paths!
Google Local / Brian Morrill
Redden State Forest is one of only two state forests in Delaware, and both offer beautiful remote hiking and camping.Learn more about this remote forest here.
Flickr / Mike Mahaffie
Delaware’s other state forest offers pristine paddling and off-the-grid camping, and it’s sure to win you over.See what’s hiding in this remote forest here.
Facebook / Delaware State Parks
The historic stone walls of Brandywine Creek State Park make this one of the most fascinating places to hike around in Delaware.Check out one of the park’s best trails here,
Flickr / Lee Cannon
This underrated park is one of the most peaceful places to end the day. It’s hidden at the end of Read Street in Dewey Beach, and chances are you’ll have it to yourself! Read about a few more quiet and hidden parks in the First State here.
Flickr / m01229
If you love spending time on the water, make plans to take the Cape May - Lewes Ferry across the Delaware Bay. You’ll find breathtaking views along the way and charming towns at each terminal.Learn more about this fascinating ferry here.
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Address: Ashland Nature Center of Delaware Nature Society, 3511 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, USAAddress: Mt Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, USAAddress: Indian River Inlet, Delaware, USAAddress: Killens Pond State Park Entrance, Felton, DE 19943, USAAddress: Alapocas Run State Park, 1914 W Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803, USAAddress: Redden State Forest, Delaware 19947, USAAddress: Blackbird State Forest, Delaware 19977, USAAddress: Brandywine Creek State Park, 41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807, USAAddress: Cape Henlopen, Delaware 19958, USAAddress: Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971, USAAddress: Cape May - Lewes Ferry, Lewes, DE, USA
