Delaware State Parks Visitation Exceeds 8 Million for 2022

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 The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation has seen a record number of park visitors for eight years in a row. Delaware State Parks’ growing popularity set another attendance record in 2022 by surpassing the 8 million visitors mark, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. While other state park systems […] The post Delaware State …

Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to go on Sale Nov. 29

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 Starting Tuesday, Nov. 29, DNREC’s Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passes and permits may also be purchased online.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that 2023 Delaware State […] The post Delaware State …

DNREC Encourages Visitors to Utilize Guarded Beaches at Delaware State Parks for Swimming

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 Starting Monday, Aug. 29, those looking to swim at Delaware State Parks are encouraged to utilize guarded beaches, including the main beach at Cape Henlopen State Park and the South Indian River Inlet side of Delaware Seashore State Park.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reduce the lifeguarding hours at […] The post DNREC Encourages …

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Delaware state parks offer after-dark fun

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

Delaware state parks are typically open 8 a.m. to sunset, but they also host interesting evening events. Three types of nighttime events – lantern tours, full-moon hikes and hikes looking for nocturnal creatures – occur at several of the state’s 17 parks. A fourth – to marvel at the beauty of the Indian River Inlet Bridge – is a specialty …

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Delaware State Parks on track to set visitation record

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

After breaking attendance records in 2021, Delaware State Parks is on pace to set another visitor attendance mark by the end of 2022, DNREC announced Friday. In 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation had 47,250 active annual passes that allow daily entry into Delaware State Parks compared with 61,744 in 2021, a 31% increase. …

Delaware State Parks Expected to Set Visitation Record

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After breaking attendance records in 2021, Delaware State Parks is on pace to set another visitors’ attendance mark by the end of 2022. The post Delaware State Parks Expected to Set Visitation Record appeared first on State of Delaware News.This post was originally published on this site

Delaware State Parks Expected to Set Visitation Record

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After breaking attendance records in 2021, Delaware State Parks is on pace to set another visitors’ attendance mark by the end of 2022. The post Delaware State Parks Expected to Set Visitation Record appeared first on State of Delaware News.This post was originally published on this site

Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1

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 In addition to nature, Delaware State Parks offer a wealth of cultural resources, including the Auburn Heights Mansion and Stanley steam cars at Auburn Valley State Park. The post Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1 appeared first on State of Delaware News.

Delaware State Parks Standard Surf Fishing Permits Sold Out

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Delaware State Parks Surf Fishing Permits sold out in one day, after going on sales at 10 a.m. Feb. 1. Off-peak surf fishing permits, which allow fishing all days except summer weekends and holidays, are still available. The post Delaware State Parks Standard Surf Fishing Permits Sold Out appeared first on State of Delaware News.This post was originally published on …