Park History
Transportation along this barrier island, bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay, was difficult until the Federal government completed construction of two large steel and stone jetties in 1939, stabilizing the Indian River Inlet. The State Park Commission (now the Division of Parks and Recreation) began managing the land as Indian River State Park in 1965, but it didn't become Delaware Seashore State Park until 1967.
Featured Program: Beach Clam Bake and Crab Feast
Crab feasts and clam bakes are always a good time, but we're taking it up a notch and wrapping in some local heritage into this event! The surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station were lucky enough to live in close proximity to Rehoboth Bay, which allowed them to add fresh seafood to their meals. Join us for an evening full of fun, good food, and a glimpse into the lives of the surfmen that patrolled our beaches over 100 years ago. Reservations required at least seven days in advance. We will host another Clam Bake and Crab Feast Wednesday, August 28. Market price Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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Featured Program: Beach Clam Bake and Crab Feast
Crab feasts and clam bakes are always a good time, but we're taking it up a notch and wrapping in some local heritage into this event! The surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station were lucky enough to live in close proximity to Rehoboth Bay, which allowed them to add fresh seafood to their meals. Join us for an evening full of fun, good food, and a glimpse into the lives of the surfmen that patrolled our beaches over 100 years ago. Reservations required at least seven days in advance. We will host another Clam Bake and Crab Feast Wednesday, August 28. Market price
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Swimming, Surfing Sunbathing
Two ocean swimming areas, patrolled by lifeguards from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily during the summer season, feature modern bathhouses with showers, changing rooms and concession stands. The beach just north of the Inlet is one of the few surfing areas within the park. Mobi-Mat equipment, consisting of three 30-foot mats allowing those in wheelchairs and power chairs to access the beach from the boardwalk, is also available at the Towers Ocean and South Inlet locations.
Camping at the Beach
Two campgrounds, one on each side of the Indian River Inlet, accommodate a variety of camping units, from tents to large recreational vehicles. North Inlet campsites feature three-point hookups (electricity, water, and sewer service), with three-point hookups (electric, water and sewer) and Standard (no hookups) sites, and tent sites available at the South Inlet campground.
Two campgrounds, one on each side of the Indian River Inlet, accommodate a variety of camping units, from tents to large recreational vehicles. North Inlet campsites feature three-point hookups (electricity, water, and sewer service), with three-point hookups (electric, water and sewer) and Standard (no hookups) sites, and tent sites available at the South Inlet campground. Get info about camping at Delaware Seashore.
Indian River Marina
Anglers may try their luck along the banks of the Indian River Inlet or on the ocean beaches, and head boats and charter boats launch out of the full-service Indian River Marina, offering wet slips, fuel docks, boat storage, supplies and more. Visit our Indian River Marina page for hours and information.
Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum
Built in 1876 for use by the United States Lifesaving Service, the full-restored station today features maritime exhibits and historic reenactors who periodically demonstrate turn-of-the-century techniques to rescue sailing ships in distress. Includes a gift shop offering unique coastal and maritime merchandise. Visit our Indian River Life-Saving Station page for hours and information.
Fishing, Clamming and Crabbing
A special access pier at the Indian Inlet allows the elderly and people with disabilities to get close to the fishing action. Clamming and crabbing are permitted in some sections of the bays; please check with the Park Office for open areas. Marked dune crossings allow surf-fishing access for four-wheel drive vehicles on the beach (permits required). Permits are also required for fishing, clamming and crabbing. Click for information about surf fishing permits and fishing licenses. WARNING: The State online automated fishing license system is NOT compatible with mobile devices or iPads and may encounter printing issues with touch screen computers and apple products.
Dining
Located at the South Inlet Day Use Area at Delaware Seashore State Park, Big Chill Beach Club is an oceanfront restaurant and event tent featuring an umbrella deck with breath-taking 360° views of the Atlantic Ocean, Indian River Inlet, and Indian River Bay. The Big Chill Beach Club features casual beach fare from breakfast to dinner, full-service cocktails, wine and beer, an oyster bar and Umbrella Bar, fire pit and hang-out game area, beach amenities for the beach-goers, and catered events for up to 200 people. Open daily April to October, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. A park entry fee is charged March through November.
Bury your toes in the sand tableside at Hammerheads Dockside at the Indian River Marina! This full-service outdoor restaurant offers a fresh, vibrant menu with terrific views of the marina. Features include live music, a full-service bar, free parking, and complementary dockage for boaters (subject to availability). Open daily at 7 a.m. during the summer.
Outdoor Recreation
The shallow bays are perfect for windsurfing and sailing. A non- motorized boat launch provides access for sail boards, kayaks, and boats in the New Road area.
Six different family-friendly trails showcase a variety of habitats for hikers, bikers, or horseback riders, and entertaining and informative programs, such as bay seining and marsh hikes, are held throughout the summer. The park hosts a popular Sandcastle Contest each July, where amateur participants create unique sculptures and castles to compete for prizes.
Nature Preserve
Burton Island Nature Preserve – Enjoy the views of saltmarsh cordgrass. This Nature Preserve is utilized by migrating songbirds and water birds such as black crowned night herons.
Amenities: Loop Trail (pedestrian only) Access to Burtons Island is by causeway at north end of Indian River Marina. Parking lot. Bathroom access at Park Office.
Acreage: 205 acres
Thompson Island Nature Preserve – thousands of years of human occupation and mature coastal forest make up this Nature Preserve. Trail access is limited in the Preserve. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful marsh and Island views from the overlook at trail’s end.
Amenities: Linear Trail (pedestrian only). Parking on site.
Acreage: 191 acres
Upcoming Events
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Saturday, July 20, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/20/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Evenings at the Amphitheater
Monday, July 22, 2019
7:00 PM
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/22/2019 7:00:00 PM
7/22/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Evenings at the Amphitheater
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Introduction to Kayaking
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
9:30 AM
Interested in trying out one of our kayak tours, but don’t have much paddling experience? We’re here to help! Our Red Cross-trained staff will teach you the basics, from safely getting in and out of a kayak, to different maneuvers out on the water. Program includes a shortened eco-tour with great wildlife-viewing. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more information.
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7/23/2019 9:30:00 AM
7/23/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Introduction to Kayaking
Interested in trying out one of our kayak tours, but don’t have much paddling experience? We’re here to help! Our Red Cross-trained staff will teach you the basics, from safely getting in and out of a kayak, to different maneuvers out on the water. Program includes a shortened eco-tour with great wildlife-viewing. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more information.
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Mollusk Meet-Up: A Squid and Clam Dissection
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
10:00 AM
Discover what a squid and clam have in common. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Pre-registration required.Ages 6 and up$8 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/23/2019 10:00:00 AM
7/23/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Mollusk Meet-Up: A Squid and Clam Dissection
Discover what a squid and clam have in common. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Pre-registration required.Ages 6 and up$8 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Marsh Walk: Holts Landing
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
2:00 PM
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy! Learn the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/23/2019 2:00:00 PM
7/23/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Marsh Walk: Holts Landing
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy! Learn the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Seining the Bay
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
2:00 PM
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/23/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Seining the Bay
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Lyle Gun Firing and Museum Tour
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
3:00 PM
Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life-Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Watch park staff fi re an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/23/2019 3:00:00 PM
7/23/2019 4:30:00 PM
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Lyle Gun Firing and Museum Tour
Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life-Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Watch park staff fi re an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Creatures of the Marsh
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
6:30 PM
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/23/2019 6:30:00 PM
7/23/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Creatures of the Marsh
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Lantern Tours
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
8:00 PM
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station’s logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up.$10 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/23/2019 8:00:00 PM
7/23/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Lantern Tours
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station’s logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up.$10 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Wild CRAB Chase!
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/23/2019 8:30:00 PM
7/23/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/24/2019 9:30:00 AM
7/24/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Hayride on the Beach
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
2:00 PM
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
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7/24/2019 2:00:00 PM
7/24/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Hayride on the Beach
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
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Searching for a Signal
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
2:00 PM
Long before cell phones surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft! Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details
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7/24/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Searching for a Signal
Long before cell phones surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft! Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details
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Beach Clam Bake
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
6:30 PM
Clam bakes are always a good time, but we’re taking it up a notch and wrapping in some local heritage into this event! The surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station were lucky enough to live in close proximity to Rehoboth Bay, which allowed them to add fresh seafood to their meals. Join us for an evening full of fun, good food, and a glimpse into the lives of the surfmen that patrolled our beaches over 100 years ago. Reservations required at least 7 days in advance. $55/person (includes beer and wine) , $35/person for those under 21
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7/24/2019 6:30:00 PM
7/24/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Beach Clam Bake
Clam bakes are always a good time, but we’re taking it up a notch and wrapping in some local heritage into this event! The surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station were lucky enough to live in close proximity to Rehoboth Bay, which allowed them to add fresh seafood to their meals. Join us for an evening full of fun, good food, and a glimpse into the lives of the surfmen that patrolled our beaches over 100 years ago. Reservations required at least 7 days in advance.
$55/person (includes beer and wine)
, $35/person for those under 21
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Sunset Hike: Indian River Inlet Bridge
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
7:30 PM
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park historian and learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and snap a photo of the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/24/2019 7:30:00 PM
7/24/2019 9:00:00 PM
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Sunset Hike: Indian River Inlet Bridge
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park historian and learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and snap a photo of the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Thursday, July 25, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/25/2019 9:30:00 AM
7/25/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Hike Through History: Delaware's Historic Shipwrecks
Thursday, July 25, 2019
10:00 AM
Stroll the park’s undeveloped beaches and imagine what life was like here more than 100 years ago. A park interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/25/2019 10:00:00 AM
7/25/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Hike Through History: Delaware's Historic Shipwrecks
Stroll the park’s undeveloped beaches and imagine what life was like here more than 100 years ago. A park interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Sea Glass Jewerly 101
Thursday, July 25, 2019
1:30 PM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up.$15 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/25/2019 1:30:00 PM
7/25/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Sea Glass Jewerly 101
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up.$15 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Seining the Bay
Thursday, July 25, 2019
2:00 PM
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/25/2019 2:00:00 PM
7/25/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Seining the Bay
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Surf Fishing 101
Thursday, July 25, 2019
2:00 PM
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated, family-version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing.” Catch and release only.Pre-registration requiredAges 10 and up$15 per person
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7/25/2019 2:00:00 PM
7/25/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Surf Fishing 101
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated, family-version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing.” Catch and release only.Pre-registration requiredAges 10 and up$15 per person
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Wild CRAB Chase!
Thursday, July 25, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Fenwick Island State Park beach bathhouse.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.*No program on July 4th*
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7/25/2019 8:30:00 PM
7/25/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Fenwick Island State Park beach bathhouse.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.*No program on July 4th*
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Day Camp for Grown-Ups
Friday, July 26, 2019
9:00 AM
Feel like a kid at camp again, but without the counselors! Explore the park from the wild coastal landscapes to its newest amenities. Kick the day off with a kayak eco-tour through the marsh islands of Rehoboth Bay and see the only colony of nesting Laughing Gulls in the state! Head over to the Big Chill Beach Club for lunch, followed by a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Stop by the Center for Inland Bays and a finally check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of our park operations. Finish the day with happy hour at Hammerheads Dockside. Pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register.Ages 21 and upPrice includes all activities, lunch, and a voucher for Hammerheads$95 per person
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7/26/2019 9:00:00 AM
7/26/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Day Camp for Grown-Ups
Feel like a kid at camp again, but without the counselors! Explore the park from the wild coastal landscapes to its newest amenities. Kick the day off with a kayak eco-tour through the marsh islands of Rehoboth Bay and see the only colony of nesting Laughing Gulls in the state! Head over to the Big Chill Beach Club for lunch, followed by a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Stop by the Center for Inland Bays and a finally check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of our park operations. Finish the day with happy hour at Hammerheads Dockside. Pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register.Ages 21 and upPrice includes all activities, lunch, and a voucher for Hammerheads$95 per person
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Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Friday, July 26, 2019
10:00 AM
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past; discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get “hands-on” with the uncovered items. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/26/2019 10:00:00 AM
7/26/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past; discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get “hands-on” with the uncovered items. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Seining the Bay: Holts Landing
Friday, July 26, 2019
10:00 AM
Use a 20-ft. seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and preregistration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/26/2019 10:00:00 AM
7/26/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Seining the Bay: Holts Landing
Use a 20-ft. seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and preregistration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Friday, July 26, 2019
2:00 PM
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
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7/26/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Marsh Walk
Friday, July 26, 2019
2:00 PM
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Learn about the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/26/2019 2:00:00 PM
7/26/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Marsh Walk
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Learn about the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Saturday, July 27, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/27/2019 9:30:00 AM
7/27/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Evenings at the Amphitheater
Monday, July 29, 2019
7:00 PM
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/29/2019 7:00:00 PM
7/29/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Evenings at the Amphitheater
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Introduction to Kayaking
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
9:30 AM
Interested in trying out one of our kayak tours, but don’t have much paddling experience? We’re here to help! Our Red Cross-trained staff will teach you the basics, from safely getting in and out of a kayak, to different maneuvers out on the water. Program includes a shortened eco-tour with great wildlife-viewing. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more information.
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7/30/2019 9:30:00 AM
7/30/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Introduction to Kayaking
Interested in trying out one of our kayak tours, but don’t have much paddling experience? We’re here to help! Our Red Cross-trained staff will teach you the basics, from safely getting in and out of a kayak, to different maneuvers out on the water. Program includes a shortened eco-tour with great wildlife-viewing. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more information.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Mollusk Meet-Up: A Squid and Clam Dissection
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
10:00 AM
Discover what a squid and clam have in common. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Pre-registration required.Ages 6 and up$8 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/30/2019 10:00:00 AM
7/30/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Mollusk Meet-Up: A Squid and Clam Dissection
Discover what a squid and clam have in common. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Pre-registration required.Ages 6 and up$8 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Marsh Walk: Holts Landing
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
2:00 PM
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy! Learn the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/30/2019 2:00:00 PM
7/30/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Marsh Walk: Holts Landing
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy! Learn the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
2:00 PM
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/30/2019 2:00:00 PM
7/30/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Seining the Bay
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lyle Gun Firing and Museum Tour
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
3:00 PM
Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life-Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Watch park staff fi re an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/30/2019 3:00:00 PM
7/30/2019 4:30:00 PM
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Lyle Gun Firing and Museum Tour
Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life-Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Watch park staff fi re an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Creatures of the Marsh
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
6:30 PM
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/30/2019 6:30:00 PM
7/30/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Creatures of the Marsh
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tours
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
8:00 PM
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station’s logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up.$10 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/30/2019 8:00:00 PM
7/30/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Lantern Tours
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station’s logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up.$10 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Wild CRAB Chase!
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/30/2019 8:30:00 PM
7/30/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/31/2019 9:30:00 AM
7/31/2019 12:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hayride on the Beach
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
2:00 PM
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
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7/31/2019 2:00:00 PM
7/31/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Hayride on the Beach
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Searching for a Signal
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
2:00 PM
Long before cell phones surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft! Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details
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7/31/2019 2:00:00 PM
7/31/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Searching for a Signal
Long before cell phones surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft! Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details
Delaware Seashore State Park
Paint Night: Nautical Flag Art
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
6:30 PM
Join park interpretive staff at the Big Chill Beach Club try your hand at an “upcycling” paint night. Learn about the history of the International Code of Signals and how it ties in with the history of the park. Paint your own message in nautical flags on a piece of rustic, reclaimed wood from park picnic tables and beach boardwalks.Eat some grub and enjoy the view!Pre-registration required by calling (302) 227-6991Ages 21 and up$25 per person
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7/31/2019 6:30:00 PM
7/31/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Paint Night: Nautical Flag Art
Join park interpretive staff at the Big Chill Beach Club try your hand at an “upcycling” paint night. Learn about the history of the International Code of Signals and how it ties in with the history of the park. Paint your own message in nautical flags on a piece of rustic, reclaimed wood from park picnic tables and beach boardwalks.Eat some grub and enjoy the view!Pre-registration required by calling (302) 227-6991Ages 21 and up$25 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sunset Hike: Indian River Inlet Bridge
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
7:00 PM
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park historian and learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and snap a photo of the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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7/31/2019 7:00:00 PM
7/31/2019 8:30:00 PM
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Sunset Hike: Indian River Inlet Bridge
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park historian and learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and snap a photo of the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Thursday, August 1, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/1/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/1/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Through History: Delaware's Historic Shipwrecks
Thursday, August 1, 2019
10:00 AM
Stroll the park’s undeveloped beaches and imagine what life was like here more than 100 years ago. A park interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/1/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/1/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Hike Through History: Delaware's Historic Shipwrecks
Stroll the park’s undeveloped beaches and imagine what life was like here more than 100 years ago. A park interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Glass Jewerly 101
Thursday, August 1, 2019
1:30 PM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up.$15 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/1/2019 1:30:00 PM
8/1/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Sea Glass Jewerly 101
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up.$15 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay
Thursday, August 1, 2019
2:00 PM
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/1/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/1/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Seining the Bay
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Surf Fishing 101
Thursday, August 1, 2019
2:00 PM
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated, family-version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing.” Catch and release only.Pre-registration requiredAges 10 and up$15 per person
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8/1/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/1/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Surf Fishing 101
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated, family-version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing.” Catch and release only.Pre-registration requiredAges 10 and up$15 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Breeches Buoy Rescue Drill Reenactment
Thursday, August 1, 2019
5:30 PM
Experience the Life-Saving Station Museum’s PREMIER program! See park staff and volunteers reenact the breeches buoy, a system that allowed surfmen to rescue shipwreck victims from shore. Demonstration includes firing the Lyle gun (a small cannon), and a rescue from the “wreck pole.”Cost includes museum admission$6.50/adult; $5/senior (62 and up); $4/youth (6-12); 5 and under are free
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8/1/2019 5:30:00 PM
8/1/2019 7:00:00 PM
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Breeches Buoy Rescue Drill Reenactment
Experience the Life-Saving Station Museum’s PREMIER program! See park staff and volunteers reenact the breeches buoy, a system that allowed surfmen to rescue shipwreck victims from shore. Demonstration includes firing the Lyle gun (a small cannon), and a rescue from the “wreck pole.”Cost includes museum admission$6.50/adult; $5/senior (62 and up); $4/youth (6-12); 5 and under are free
Delaware Seashore State Park
Wild CRAB Chase!
Thursday, August 1, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Fenwick Island State Park beach bathhouse.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.*No program on July 4th*
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8/1/2019 8:30:00 PM
8/1/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Fenwick Island State Park beach bathhouse.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.*No program on July 4th*
Delaware Seashore State Park
Day Camp for Grown-Ups
Friday, August 2, 2019
9:00 AM
Feel like a kid at camp again, but without the counselors! Explore the park from the wild coastal landscapes to its newest amenities. Kick the day off with a kayak eco-tour through the marsh islands of Rehoboth Bay and see the only colony of nesting Laughing Gulls in the state! Head over to the Big Chill Beach Club for lunch, followed by a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Stop by the Center for Inland Bays and a finally check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of our park operations. Finish the day with happy hour at Hammerheads Dockside. Pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register.Ages 21 and upPrice includes all activities, lunch, and a voucher for Hammerheads$95 per person
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8/2/2019 9:00:00 AM
8/2/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Day Camp for Grown-Ups
Feel like a kid at camp again, but without the counselors! Explore the park from the wild coastal landscapes to its newest amenities. Kick the day off with a kayak eco-tour through the marsh islands of Rehoboth Bay and see the only colony of nesting Laughing Gulls in the state! Head over to the Big Chill Beach Club for lunch, followed by a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Stop by the Center for Inland Bays and a finally check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of our park operations. Finish the day with happy hour at Hammerheads Dockside. Pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register.Ages 21 and upPrice includes all activities, lunch, and a voucher for Hammerheads$95 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Friday, August 2, 2019
10:00 AM
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past; discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get “hands-on” with the uncovered items. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/2/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/2/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past; discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get “hands-on” with the uncovered items. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay: Holts Landing
Friday, August 2, 2019
10:00 AM
Use a 20-ft. seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and preregistration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/2/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/2/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Seining the Bay: Holts Landing
Use a 20-ft. seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and preregistration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Friday, August 2, 2019
2:00 PM
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
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8/2/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/2/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Marsh Walk
Friday, August 2, 2019
2:00 PM
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Learn about the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/2/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/2/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Marsh Walk
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Learn about the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Saturday, August 3, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/3/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/3/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Evenings at the Amphitheater
Monday, August 5, 2019
7:00 PM
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/5/2019 7:00:00 PM
8/5/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Evenings at the Amphitheater
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Introduction to Kayaking
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
9:30 AM
Interested in trying out one of our kayak tours, but don’t have much paddling experience? We’re here to help! Our Red Cross-trained staff will teach you the basics, from safely getting in and out of a kayak, to different maneuvers out on the water. Program includes a shortened eco-tour with great wildlife-viewing. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more information.
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8/6/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/6/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Introduction to Kayaking
Interested in trying out one of our kayak tours, but don’t have much paddling experience? We’re here to help! Our Red Cross-trained staff will teach you the basics, from safely getting in and out of a kayak, to different maneuvers out on the water. Program includes a shortened eco-tour with great wildlife-viewing. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more information.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Mollusk Meet-Up: A Squid and Clam Dissection
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
10:00 AM
Discover what a squid and clam have in common. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Pre-registration required.Ages 6 and up$8 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/6/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/6/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Mollusk Meet-Up: A Squid and Clam Dissection
Discover what a squid and clam have in common. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Pre-registration required.Ages 6 and up$8 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Marsh Walk: Holts Landing
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
2:00 PM
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy! Learn the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/6/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/6/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Marsh Walk: Holts Landing
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy! Learn the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
2:00 PM
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/6/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/6/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Seining the Bay
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lyle Gun Firing and Museum Tour
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
3:00 PM
Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life-Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Watch park staff fi re an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/6/2019 3:00:00 PM
8/6/2019 4:30:00 PM
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Lyle Gun Firing and Museum Tour
Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life-Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Watch park staff fi re an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Outdoor Family Fun Night
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
6:00 PM
Hosted by the Friends of Holts Landing State Park! Pack a picnic dinner, grab the Frisbee® and the horseshoes, and join us on select evenings throughout the summer to enjoy everything this hidden gem of a park has to offer. There will be live music and volunteers will be present to lead visitors in some hands-on activities before the sun sets.FREE
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8/6/2019 6:00:00 PM
8/6/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Outdoor Family Fun Night
Hosted by the Friends of Holts Landing State Park! Pack a picnic dinner, grab the Frisbee® and the horseshoes, and join us on select evenings throughout the summer to enjoy everything this hidden gem of a park has to offer. There will be live music and volunteers will be present to lead visitors in some hands-on activities before the sun sets.FREE
Delaware Seashore State Park
Creatures of the Marsh
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
6:30 PM
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/6/2019 6:30:00 PM
8/6/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Creatures of the Marsh
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tours
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
8:00 PM
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station’s logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up.$10 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/6/2019 8:00:00 PM
8/6/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Lantern Tours
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station’s logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up.$10 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Wild CRAB Chase!
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/6/2019 8:30:00 PM
8/6/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/7/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/7/2019 12:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hayride on the Beach
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
2:00 PM
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
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8/7/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/7/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Hayride on the Beach
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Searching for a Signal
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
2:00 PM
Long before cell phones surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft! Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details
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8/7/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/7/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Searching for a Signal
Long before cell phones surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft! Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hayride on the Beach
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
7:00 PM
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
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8/7/2019 7:00:00 PM
8/7/2019 8:30:00 PM
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Hayride on the Beach
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sunset Hike: Indian River Inlet Bridge
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
7:00 PM
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park historian and learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and snap a photo of the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/7/2019 7:00:00 PM
8/7/2019 8:30:00 PM
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Sunset Hike: Indian River Inlet Bridge
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park historian and learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and snap a photo of the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Thursday, August 8, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/8/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/8/2019 12:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Through History: Delaware's Historic Shipwrecks
Thursday, August 8, 2019
10:00 AM
Stroll the park’s undeveloped beaches and imagine what life was like here more than 100 years ago. A park interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/8/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/8/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Hike Through History: Delaware's Historic Shipwrecks
Stroll the park’s undeveloped beaches and imagine what life was like here more than 100 years ago. A park interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Glass Jewerly 101
Thursday, August 8, 2019
1:30 PM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up.$15 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/8/2019 1:30:00 PM
8/8/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Sea Glass Jewerly 101
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up.$15 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay
Thursday, August 8, 2019
2:00 PM
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/8/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/8/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Seining the Bay
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Surf Fishing 101
Thursday, August 8, 2019
2:00 PM
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated, family-version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing.” Catch and release only.Pre-registration requiredAges 10 and up$15 per person
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8/8/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/8/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Surf Fishing 101
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated, family-version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing.” Catch and release only.Pre-registration requiredAges 10 and up$15 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Wild CRAB Chase!
Thursday, August 8, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Fenwick Island State Park beach bathhouse.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.*No program on July 4th*
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8/8/2019 8:30:00 PM
8/8/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Fenwick Island State Park beach bathhouse.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.*No program on July 4th*
Delaware Seashore State Park
Day Camp for Grown-Ups
Friday, August 9, 2019
9:00 AM
Feel like a kid at camp again, but without the counselors! Explore the park from the wild coastal landscapes to its newest amenities. Kick the day off with a kayak eco-tour through the marsh islands of Rehoboth Bay and see the only colony of nesting Laughing Gulls in the state! Head over to the Big Chill Beach Club for lunch, followed by a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Stop by the Center for Inland Bays and a finally check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of our park operations. Finish the day with happy hour at Hammerheads Dockside. Pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register.Ages 21 and upPrice includes all activities, lunch, and a voucher for Hammerheads$95 per person
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8/9/2019 9:00:00 AM
8/9/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Day Camp for Grown-Ups
Feel like a kid at camp again, but without the counselors! Explore the park from the wild coastal landscapes to its newest amenities. Kick the day off with a kayak eco-tour through the marsh islands of Rehoboth Bay and see the only colony of nesting Laughing Gulls in the state! Head over to the Big Chill Beach Club for lunch, followed by a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Stop by the Center for Inland Bays and a finally check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of our park operations. Finish the day with happy hour at Hammerheads Dockside. Pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register.Ages 21 and upPrice includes all activities, lunch, and a voucher for Hammerheads$95 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Friday, August 9, 2019
10:00 AM
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past; discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get “hands-on” with the uncovered items. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/9/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/9/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past; discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get “hands-on” with the uncovered items. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay: Holts Landing
Friday, August 9, 2019
10:00 AM
Use a 20-ft. seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and preregistration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/9/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/9/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Seining the Bay: Holts Landing
Use a 20-ft. seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and preregistration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Friday, August 9, 2019
2:00 PM
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
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8/9/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/9/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Marsh Walk
Friday, August 9, 2019
2:00 PM
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Learn about the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/9/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/9/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Marsh Walk
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Learn about the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Saturday, August 10, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/10/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/10/2019 12:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Evenings at the Amphitheater
Monday, August 12, 2019
7:00 PM
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/12/2019 7:00:00 PM
8/12/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Evenings at the Amphitheater
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Introduction to Kayaking
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
9:30 AM
Interested in trying out one of our kayak tours, but don’t have much paddling experience? We’re here to help! Our Red Cross-trained staff will teach you the basics, from safely getting in and out of a kayak, to different maneuvers out on the water. Program includes a shortened eco-tour with great wildlife-viewing. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more information.
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8/13/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/13/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Introduction to Kayaking
Interested in trying out one of our kayak tours, but don’t have much paddling experience? We’re here to help! Our Red Cross-trained staff will teach you the basics, from safely getting in and out of a kayak, to different maneuvers out on the water. Program includes a shortened eco-tour with great wildlife-viewing. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more information.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Mollusk Meet-Up: A Squid and Clam Dissection
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
10:00 AM
Discover what a squid and clam have in common. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Pre-registration required.Ages 6 and up$8 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/13/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/13/2019 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Mollusk Meet-Up: A Squid and Clam Dissection
Discover what a squid and clam have in common. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Pre-registration required.Ages 6 and up$8 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Marsh Walk: Holts Landing
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
2:00 PM
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy! Learn the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/13/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/13/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Marsh Walk: Holts Landing
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy! Learn the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
2:00 PM
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/13/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/13/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Seining the Bay
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lyle Gun Firing and Museum Tour
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
3:00 PM
Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life-Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Watch park staff fi re an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/13/2019 3:00:00 PM
8/13/2019 4:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Lyle Gun Firing and Museum Tour
Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life-Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Watch park staff fi re an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Creatures of the Marsh
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
6:30 PM
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/13/2019 6:30:00 PM
8/13/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Creatures of the Marsh
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tours
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
8:00 PM
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station’s logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up.$10 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/13/2019 8:00:00 PM
8/13/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Lantern Tours
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station’s logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up.$10 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Wild CRAB Chase!
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/13/2019 8:30:00 PM
8/13/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/14/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/14/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hayride on the Beach
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
2:00 PM
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
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8/14/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/14/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Hayride on the Beach
Want to take a ride on the beach without a surf tag permit? This program is for you! Ride in a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, out onto the beach for a leisurely ride. Sit and chat with park naturalists while enjoying the ocean breeze. Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302) 227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Searching for a Signal
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
2:00 PM
Long before cell phones surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft! Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details
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8/14/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/14/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Searching for a Signal
Long before cell phones surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft! Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details
Delaware Seashore State Park
Paint Night: Nautical Flag Art
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
6:30 PM
Join park interpretive staff at the Big Chill Beach Club try your hand at an “upcycling” paint night. Learn about the history of the International Code of Signals and how it ties in with the history of the park. Paint your own message in nautical flags on a piece of rustic, reclaimed wood from park picnic tables and beach boardwalks.Eat some grub and enjoy the view!Pre-registration required by calling (302) 227-6991Ages 21 and up$25 per person
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8/14/2019 6:30:00 PM
8/14/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Paint Night: Nautical Flag Art
Join park interpretive staff at the Big Chill Beach Club try your hand at an “upcycling” paint night. Learn about the history of the International Code of Signals and how it ties in with the history of the park. Paint your own message in nautical flags on a piece of rustic, reclaimed wood from park picnic tables and beach boardwalks.Eat some grub and enjoy the view!Pre-registration required by calling (302) 227-6991Ages 21 and up$25 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sunset Hike: Indian River Inlet Bridge
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
7:00 PM
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park historian and learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and snap a photo of the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/14/2019 7:00:00 PM
8/14/2019 8:30:00 PM
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Sunset Hike: Indian River Inlet Bridge
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park historian and learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and snap a photo of the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. Pre-registration required.$6 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Thursday, August 15, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/15/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/15/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Through History: Delaware's Historic Shipwrecks
Thursday, August 15, 2019
10:00 AM
Stroll the park’s undeveloped beaches and imagine what life was like here more than 100 years ago. A park interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/15/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/15/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Hike Through History: Delaware's Historic Shipwrecks
Stroll the park’s undeveloped beaches and imagine what life was like here more than 100 years ago. A park interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Glass Jewerly 101
Thursday, August 15, 2019
1:30 PM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up.$15 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/15/2019 1:30:00 PM
8/15/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Sea Glass Jewerly 101
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up.$15 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay
Thursday, August 15, 2019
2:00 PM
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/15/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/15/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Seining the Bay
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per person (including adults)Call (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Surf Fishing 101
Thursday, August 15, 2019
2:00 PM
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated, family-version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing.” Catch and release only.Pre-registration requiredAges 10 and up$15 per person
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8/15/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/15/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Surf Fishing 101
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated, family-version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing.” Catch and release only.Pre-registration requiredAges 10 and up$15 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Breeches Buoy Rescue Drill Reenacment
Thursday, August 15, 2019
5:30 PM
Experience the Life-Saving Station Museum’s PREMIER program! See park staff and volunteers reenact the breeches buoy, a system that allowed surfmen to rescue shipwreck victims from shore. Demonstration includes firing the Lyle gun (a small cannon), and a rescue from the “wreck pole.”Cost includes museum admission$6.50/adult; $5/senior (62 and up); $4/youth (6-12); 5 and under are free
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8/15/2019 5:30:00 PM
8/15/2019 7:00:00 PM
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Breeches Buoy Rescue Drill Reenacment
Experience the Life-Saving Station Museum’s PREMIER program! See park staff and volunteers reenact the breeches buoy, a system that allowed surfmen to rescue shipwreck victims from shore. Demonstration includes firing the Lyle gun (a small cannon), and a rescue from the “wreck pole.”Cost includes museum admission$6.50/adult; $5/senior (62 and up); $4/youth (6-12); 5 and under are free
Delaware Seashore State Park
Wild CRAB Chase!
Thursday, August 15, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Fenwick Island State Park beach bathhouse.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.*No program on July 4th*
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8/15/2019 8:30:00 PM
8/15/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Fenwick Island State Park beach bathhouse.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.*No program on July 4th*
Delaware Seashore State Park
Day Camp for Grown-Ups
Friday, August 16, 2019
9:00 AM
Feel like a kid at camp again, but without the counselors! Explore the park from the wild coastal landscapes to its newest amenities. Kick the day off with a kayak eco-tour through the marsh islands of Rehoboth Bay and see the only colony of nesting Laughing Gulls in the state! Head over to the Big Chill Beach Club for lunch, followed by a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Stop by the Center for Inland Bays and a finally check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of our park operations. Finish the day with happy hour at Hammerheads Dockside. Pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register.Ages 21 and upPrice includes all activities, lunch, and a voucher for Hammerheads$95 per person
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8/16/2019 9:00:00 AM
8/16/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Day Camp for Grown-Ups
Feel like a kid at camp again, but without the counselors! Explore the park from the wild coastal landscapes to its newest amenities. Kick the day off with a kayak eco-tour through the marsh islands of Rehoboth Bay and see the only colony of nesting Laughing Gulls in the state! Head over to the Big Chill Beach Club for lunch, followed by a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Stop by the Center for Inland Bays and a finally check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of our park operations. Finish the day with happy hour at Hammerheads Dockside. Pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register.Ages 21 and upPrice includes all activities, lunch, and a voucher for Hammerheads$95 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Friday, August 16, 2019
10:00 AM
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past; discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get “hands-on” with the uncovered items. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/16/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/16/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past; discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get “hands-on” with the uncovered items. Pre-registration required.$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay: Holts Landing
Friday, August 16, 2019
10:00 AM
Use a 20-ft. seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and preregistration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/16/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/16/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Seining the Bay: Holts Landing
Use a 20-ft. seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and preregistration required.Ages 2 and up$5 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Friday, August 16, 2019
2:00 PM
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
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8/16/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/16/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
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Marsh Walk
Friday, August 16, 2019
2:00 PM
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Learn about the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/16/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/16/2019 3:30:00 PM
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Marsh Walk
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Learn about the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh “home.” Pre-registration required.Ages 4 and up$4 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Saturday, August 17, 2019
9:30 AM
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/17/2019 9:30:00 AM
8/17/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Exploring Station Cove
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that make up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.$35 per personCall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Evenings at the Amphitheater
Monday, August 19, 2019
7:00 PM
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/19/2019 7:00:00 PM
8/19/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Evenings at the Amphitheater
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Creatures of the Marsh
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
6:30 PM
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/20/2019 6:30:00 PM
8/20/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Creatures of the Marsh
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Wild CRAB Chase!
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/20/2019 8:30:00 PM
8/20/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Friday, August 23, 2019
2:00 PM
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
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8/23/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/23/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
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Paddlefest 2019
Saturday, August 24, 2019
9:00 AM
Paddlefest is returning in 2019 and it's going to be BETTER THAN EVER as we are adding an after-party! Food, drink, music, kids' activities - we can't WAIT!Save the date and be sure to check out our Facebook page event for updates, or call (302)-227-6991 for more information.For those that have not participated in previous years, this is a 4-MILE course that meanders through the salt marsh creeks of the park. Along the way, park staff will be stationed on the course to talk about wildlife, local history, and hand out snacks!
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8/24/2019 9:00:00 AM
8/24/2019 5:00:00 PM
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Paddlefest 2019
Paddlefest is returning in 2019 and it's going to be BETTER THAN EVER as we are adding an after-party! Food, drink, music, kids' activities - we can't WAIT!Save the date and be sure to check out our Facebook page event for updates, or call (302)-227-6991 for more information.For those that have not participated in previous years, this is a 4-MILE course that meanders through the salt marsh creeks of the park. Along the way, park staff will be stationed on the course to talk about wildlife, local history, and hand out snacks!
Delaware Seashore State Park
Evenings at the Amphitheater
Monday, August 26, 2019
7:00 PM
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/26/2019 7:00:00 PM
8/26/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Evenings at the Amphitheater
Join a park naturalist at the south campground amphitheater for a fun and informative program about the natural and cultural resources of the park. Topics range from critters of the campground to the history of the Indian River Inlet. Park at the South Inlet Day Area and walk to South Inlet Day Area campground amphitheater. No pre-registration necessary.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Creatures of the Marsh
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
6:30 PM
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/27/2019 6:30:00 PM
8/27/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Creatures of the Marsh
Join a park naturalist to learn about the park’s signature species: horseshoe crabs, osprey, and diamondback terrapins. See osprey in their natural habitat, spend a moment looking for terrapins in the marsh, and learn about the horseshoe crab’s adaptations for survival. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Savages Ditch picnic pavilion. Shoes that can get muddy are recommended.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Wild CRAB Chase!
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
8:30 PM
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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8/27/2019 8:30:00 PM
8/27/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Wild CRAB Chase!
We’re sending you on a wild CRAB chase! Join a park naturalist on the beach at night to look for the elusive, nocturnal ghost crab. All you need is a flashlight to help spot them as they scurry from side to side in search of their evening meal. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at North Inlet Day Area.FREECall (302)-227-6991 for more details.
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Beach Clam Bake
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
6:30 PM
Clam bakes are always a good time, but we’re taking it up a notch and wrapping in some local heritage into this event! The surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station were lucky enough to live in close proximity to Rehoboth Bay, which allowed them to add fresh seafood to their meals. Join us for an evening full of fun, good food, and a glimpse into the lives of the surfmen that patrolled our beaches over 100 years ago. Reservations required at least 7 days in advance. $55/person (includes beer and wine) , $35/person for those under 21
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8/28/2019 6:30:00 PM
8/28/2019 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Clam Bake
Clam bakes are always a good time, but we’re taking it up a notch and wrapping in some local heritage into this event! The surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station were lucky enough to live in close proximity to Rehoboth Bay, which allowed them to add fresh seafood to their meals. Join us for an evening full of fun, good food, and a glimpse into the lives of the surfmen that patrolled our beaches over 100 years ago. Reservations required at least 7 days in advance.
$55/person (includes beer and wine)
, $35/person for those under 21
Delaware Seashore State Park
Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Friday, August 30, 2019
2:00 PM
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
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8/30/2019 2:00:00 PM
8/30/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Cruise the Canal: Land, Sea, and Archeology
Join staff from Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park and cruise the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and experience the unique wildlife and history of Delaware State Parks. Find out the true purpose of the towers on our coast, how coin beach got its name, the story behind the formation of our coastal parks and more. The spectacular scenic opportunities and exclusive perspective on local history makes this cruise a must for anyone in the area!Visit capewatertours.com for reservations and be sure to choose the State Parks Cruise!$22 per person; $15 per child (ages 4 to 11)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Map and Directions
39415 Inlet Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Hours + Info
The park is open daily 8 a.m. to sunset.
*
April 1 through October 31: The park office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week
November 1 through March 31: The park office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* Sunset time in Rehoboth Beach (EST) by Time.is
Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum Hours
November - March
- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday through Friday
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday
April 1 - October 31:
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 7 days a week
Swimming Beaches are Guarded
June 15 – Labor Day
9 a.m – 5 p.m. daily
Entrance Fees
In-state: $5 Daily
Out-of-state: $10 Daily
Maps + Downloads
- Delaware Seashore State Park and Indian River Marina Map
- Delaware Seashore Campground Map
- Assawoman Canal Trail Map
- Fresh Pond Area Map
- Thompson Island Preserve Map
- Park Activity Guide
- Pets in the Park Brochure
- Surf Fishing Brochure (includes maps)
- Birding Checklist
Love This Park?
- Join the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation
- Make an online donation to Delaware Seashore State Park
- Become a Delaware Seashore State Park Volunteer
Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Clamming
- Crabbing
- Cultural/Recreation/Nature Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- School Group Programs
- Surf Fishing (Off-Road) Areas (license required)
- Trails
- Surfing
- Ocean Swimming
- Wind Surfing
Amenities
- Accessible Beach
- Bait and Tackle Shop
- Boat Launch
- Camp Store
- Campgrounds
- Day Use Areas
- Dump Stations
- Equestrian Trails
- Food Concessions*
- Indian River Marina: Fuel Dock, Wet Slips, Boat Storage, Supply Store, Charters/Head Boat, Sewage Pump-Out, Transient Slips
- Gift Shop
- Hammerheads Dockside Restaurant
- Hiking/Biking/Equestrian Trails
- Indian River Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum
- Meeting Space
- Pet Areas
- Picnic Pavilions
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Surf Fishing (Off-Road) Areas (license required)
- Umbrella Rentals*
- Waterfront Cottages
- Wedding and Reception Venues
- Wheelchair Accessibility
*Summer only
