I remember those days…the days of scrambling to find quarters in your car so I could park at the beach. Do you remember?? I could’ve been on 2nd Street in Lewes or approaching Rehoboth Ave and my blood pressure would start going up as the knowledge that I hadn’t saved enough quarters in the off-season started creeping […]
The holidays are in full swing, and at the Delaware beaches that means our favorite light displays, Christmas parades and holiday happenings are back…and arguably better than ever! It’s a busy month for those of you who love the holiday season as much as we do, and in just the blink of an eye the […]
Retiring in Delaware – Discovering Delaware’s Active Lifestyle For those of you not familiar with the 1st State, you might be thinking, ‘retiring in Delaware’, what the heck am I going to do when I opt for retiring in Delaware!? Dela…WHERE?? The answer is…plenty!! Between the outdoor adventures that await, the active communities to discover, […]
By Ali Gilliam
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Also tagged 55+ communities, active adult communities, beach retirement, best places to retire, Bethany Beach, Delaware, fenwick island, independence, Lewes, retire in Delaware, retirement, retirement communities, schell brothers
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Adventures Along the Delaware Beer, Wine, and Spirits Trail The Oregon Trail is soooo 1848. And, now that I’m thinking about it, the popular 1980’s computer game is past its prime too. When it comes to the Delaware trails, we’ve got our pick of the best, from real-deal hiking trails to the more modern approach […]
By Charlie Waltjen
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Also tagged and Spirits Trail, craft breweries, Delaware Beer, Delaware breweries, Delaware tourism, Dogfish Head, Lewes, Mispillion Brewing, Nassau Valley Vineyards, wine
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Who doesn’t want the BEST? I know I sure do! Producing the best of anything means you need to pass a rigorous test; offering a good or service of true quality at a cost that makes it equally desirable. It’s a formula that all too often gets messed up. Luckily for us, stumbling upon the best […]
By Charlie Waltjen
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Also tagged best of, best of Delaware, Delaware, Delaware restaurants, delaware today, dining, entertainment, middletown, shopping, things to do in Delaware, Wilmington
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Local’s Summer: Life at the Delaware Beaches in September The end of summer is always a bittersweet time when you live at the beach. The first sign of ‘Back to School’ commercials sends a chill down the spine, the slightest decrease in temperatures evokes flashbacks of the coldest day of the previous winter, and the smell […]
By Ali Gilliam
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Also tagged beach, beach life, Bethany Beach, end of summer, fall, hiking, Lewes, local, locals summer, paddleboarding, schell brothers, september, summer, things to do in Delaware
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Even if you have been living your summer to the absolute fullest these past few weeks, it’s completely normal to start to panic as August approaches. Similar to buyer’s remorse, summer’s remorse kicks in mid-way through summer, causing the nagging sensation that summer is passing by too quickly and that the cold breath of winter […]
By Ali Gilliam
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Also tagged bayside, beach, beach life, Fenwick, funland, ice cream, jungle jims, Lewes, paddleboarding, summer, The Freeman Stage, things to do, Vanderwende's, waterpark
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The smell of Old Bay and melted butter is making your mouth water. Armed with a mallet and table knife you can’t wait to begin devouring that oh-so-sweet crab meat. You crack open a beer, look down at the pile of perfectly steamed, bright red crabs, and think… “Where on Earth do I start??” This […]
By Natalie Hay
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Also tagged beach, Bethany Beach, crab cracking, crab picking, crabs, Delaware, Delaware crab houses, Fenwick, how to pick crabs, Lewes, live like a local, Maryland blue crabs, Maryland crab houses, ocean city, schell brothers, steamed crabs
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We used to leap from railroad tie to railroad tie, balance for a few paces on the rails themselves, and attempt to push each other off the decaying bridges and into the water below. Now the railroad ties are gone and a crushed stone path known as the Junction and Breakwater Trail lies in its place. The […]
By Andrew Rogan
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Also tagged active adult, activities, bayside, beach, Breakwater Trail, community, Delaware, Delaware hiking trails, happiness, hiking trails, Junction and Breakwater Trail, Junction Breakwater Trail, Lewes, outdoor activities in Delaware, schell brothers, sussex county
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As locals to Southern Delaware, spouting off reasons to live near the beach is a breeze, but it’s more than just the free access to pristine beaches that make us fall in love with our local area time and time again, year after year. An endless array of outdoor adventures and countless options for fresh, […]
