Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC)
The Aquatic Resources Education Center focuses on the wetlands, fishing, and other aquatic education important to the Delaware Bayshore Byway.
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The Aquatic Resources Education Center focuses on the wetlands, fishing, and other aquatic education important to the Delaware Bayshore Byway.
Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve is the only publicly owned wild beach in Delaware incorporating both dune and marsh habitat. Great fishing destination.
Stretches 8 miles along Delaware Bay and covers 16,251 acres. A rich habitat for wildlife and birdlife in an area made up of diverse habitats.
You’ll find plenty of open space along the shoreline in Bowers Beach to simply relax in, or to enjoy recreational activities along the water.
Science-based educational facility with interactive exhibits designed to connect people with the Delaware Bay’s natural history and ecology.
Situated on Pea Patch Island in the middle of the Delaware River, Fort Delaware was initially constructed in the mid-1800s to protect Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy attack.
Fort DuPont is located near Delaware City and offers trails, military building and barracks, as well as picnic and boat launch facilities.
1,443-acre park featuring camping, boating, hiking, fishing, paddleboats, a water park & more, centered on a 66-acre mill pond near Frederica, Delaware.
Lavender Fields is a working lavender farm near Milton, DE where you can explore the lovely grounds, and shop for lavender products for body and home.
Dog-friendly urban park with riverfront views open to the public during daylight hours. Includes playground, tennis courts, and restrooms.
Pickering Beach is a beautiful little piece of paradise for people that love a nature beach, where they can fish, boat and enjoy bird watching.
Small park with playground, tennis court, and basketball court directly across from the Slaughter Beach Pavilion.
Delaware Greenways extends its thanks to the Delaware Department of Transportation, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Delaware Tourism Office for their generous support in the development of the Delaware Bayshore Byway website.
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