Miles of trails in First State National Park could be closed and restored to their native state, miles could be created, and miles of roads could be closed in a new plan from the National Park Service. The 85-page Brandywine Valley Trail Plan Environmental Assessment from the National Park Service proposes spending more than $2 million on the favored plan. …
For verified fun, check out park superintendentsā picks
Delaware State Parks in 2022 drew 8 million visitors, lured by the sand and the surf, the flora and the fauna, the past and the participatory sports and other activities and events that donāt make alliterative pairs. But wait, thereās more! Park superintendents promote a wide variety of āsuperintendentās picksā on the homepages of most of the 17 state parks. …
Statewide youth mountain biking league cranks up
A new youth league emphasizes community-building, leadership skills, environmental stewardship and personal development, all wrapped together by the thrills of mountain biking. āAbove all, we consider ourselves a youth development organization, whose goal is to build a strong body, strong mind, and strong character in our student-athletes, with an unwavering focus on inclusivity and equity,ā the Interscholastic Delaware Cycling League …