Explore Coastal Delaware 2024

A special publication of the Coastal Point | Summer 2024

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Layinginthesand,listeningtothe waves,andsoakinginthosewarmraysis thequintessenceofsummeratthebeach. Butsometimesyouneedabreakfromthe crowds,theheat,andgeneralgo-go-goof abusyvacationitinerary.Youmighteven findyourstresslevelselevatedthanksto localsummertraffic.

We’reheretohelpbringrelaxation backintothepicture.

Thisyear’sissueinvitesyoutoexplore ourregioninalltheusualways,andsome newones.Schedulesomedowntimeatone ofmanyfabulousdayspas,takeinsome gentleyoga,orresetyourmindasyouwalk alocallabyrinth.Getawayfromthebeach

crowdforthedayandexploreMilford—a quaintinlandtownthat’sknownforitsarts scene,riverwalk,andhistoricalcharm. Connectwithnatureandexploretheenvironmentalgemsthatourcoastlinehasto offerinmultipleparks,naturecenters, gardens,waterways,andtrails.Andifyour furbabiesbringyouasenseofpeaceor calm,bringthemalongtoavarietyofpetfriendlylocations.

Then,jumpbackintothehubbubofthe beachandboardwalkanddon’tforgetto standinlineatleastonceforatasty bucketoffries.

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Beaches

Weknow,thisistherealreason you’rehere.Hotsand,coolwaves,rainbow umbrellasandtonsofsunscreen!And there’splentytogoaround.Butinthemidst ofyourbusyvacationschedule,makesome timetocheckoutafewoftheotherlocal beaches—youmightdiscoveranew favorite!Visitthebeachwebsitesforrules, regulations,andparkinginfo.

BethanyBeach: Takeawalkonthe boardwalk,relaxbythewater,orsurf duringallottedtimes.

www.townofbethanybeach.com

South Bethany: Visitthe1-mile beachknownas“TheBestLittleBeachin Delaware”.

https://southbethany.delaware.gov

FenwickIslandBeach: Delaware’s southernmostbeach.Fishing,crabbing, kayakingandwindsurfingmaybeenjoyed onthebay.

https://fenwickisland.delaware.gov

FenwickIslandStateParkBeach: Offersthreemilesofoceanbeachesalong withaccesstotheLittleAssawomanBay. www.destateparks.com/Beaches/ FenwickIsland

DelawareSeashoreStatePark Beaches: Boastingsixmilesofoceanand 20milesofbayshoreline. www.destateparks.com/ Beaches/DelawareSeashore

DeweyBeach: Nestledbetweenthe AtlanticOceanandthetranquilRehoboth Bay,DeweyBeachisagemalong Delaware’s“goldcoast.” www.townofdeweybeach.com

CapeHenlopenStatePark& Gordon’sPondBeaches: 6+milesof coastline,situatedatthemouthofthe DelawareBayandtheoceansidebeachlocatedatGordon’sPond. www.destateparks.com/Beaches/ CapeHenlopen

RehobothBeach: Afteradayrelaxingbythesea,strollthemile-longboardwalk—oneofRehobothBeach’smost popularattractions. www.cityofrehoboth.com.

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DISCOVER BEAZER HOMES AT THE DELAWARE BEACHES

5 Charming Communities To Call Home

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Fishing

Oneofthemostpopular sports/hobbiesinCoastalDelaware! Withopportunitiesforsurffishing, freshwater,saltwaterandoffshore fishing,there’snolackofprime locationsforvisitorsandlocals alike.Andifyou’relookingfor clammingandcrabbingoptions, we’vegotyoucoveredtheretoo.

Offshorefishing:

n IndianRiverMarina:Directaccesstotherich AtlanticOceanandinlandbaysfishinggrounds. destateparks.com/MarinaLife/ IndianRiverMarina

n Angler’sFishingCenter:Fishingchartersinthe DelawareBay&AtlanticOcean. anglersfishingcenter.com

n Fisherman’sWharfinLewes:Full/halfdaytrips, tileandseabassfishing.|fishlewes.com

SurfFishing:

Foradditionallocations,maps,regulationsand licenseinfo,visitdestateparks.com/Fishing

n FenwickIslandStatePark

n DelawareSeashoreStatePark

n BeachPlumIslandNaturePreserve

n CapeHenlopenStatePark

FreshwaterFishing:

Forfullinformationabouteachoftheseponds, visit:dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/ fishing-ponds

n MillsboroPond-Millsboro

n IngramsPond-Millsboro

n WagamonsPond-Milton

n WaplesPond-Milford

n TrapPond–Laurel(Day-trip)

Clamming&Crabbing:

Formaps,licenseinfo,permitsandfees, visiteregulations.com/delaware

n HoltsLandingStatePark

n DelawareSeashoreStatePark

n LittleAssawomanBay

n IndianRiverBay

n RehobothBay

Delaware’s coastaltowns havetheirown ‘vibes,’history

ByDarinJ.McCann |ExecutiveEditor

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Thoughourstatemight betinyinnature,andourcoast doesn’textendhundredsof miles,let’sbeveryclear:Every coastaltowninDelawareisits ownentity,andtheyallcarry withthemuniquepersonalities andhistories.

SouthBethanyand DeweyBeacharecompletely differentcommunities,even thoughtheyareonlyabout12.5 milesapartgeographically.

DittoforRehobothBeachand BethanyBeach.

It’snotjustalackofsales taxandcleanbeachesthatset theDelawarecoastapartfrom thecrowd,it’salsothewide arrayofoptionsforvisitors, residentsandinvestors.You wantquiet?Wehavethat. Nightlife?You’recovered. Boardwalkfun?Yup.

We’renotbig,butwedo haveoptions.Andthereis somethingtobesaidforthat.

FenwickIsland

GeographicallyfirstofDelaware’s“Quiet Resorts”whenenteringthestatefromMarylandisFenwickIsland.Thereiscertainlya dramaticchangewhenonecomesnorth fromOceanCityandentersFenwickIsland, butthisisnotanentirelyquiettown.Thisisa familytown,withaprettyvibranthistory, waterslides,restaurantsandanabutting stateparkthatgivesfamiliesplentytodo whenintown.

ExploreCoastalDelawareimagecourtesy| SusanLyons —Avintagepostcardshows theiconicFenwickIslandlighthouse.

ExploreCoastalDelawareimagecourtesy| TinaEdgar —Avintagepostcardshows thetownofSouthBethany.

Thoughwealsoboastsometremendousunincorporatedareasalongtheshore

aswell,we’regoingtolimitourselvestothe townsthatare,well…towns.

Knownfor:TheFenwick IslandLighthouse.Originallylit onAug.1,1859,thelighthouseis stillanaestheticbeauty,asthe FriendsoftheFenwickIsland Lighthouseselflesslyprovide guardianshipandcare.

Historicalnugget:Accordingtothelatelocalhistorian MaryPatKyle’sbook“Fenwick Island:IceAgetoJetAge,”CorneliusMaymistakenlycalledthe islandacape(“Hindlopen”). Whenthatwasdiscoverednot tobethecase,“CapeHenlopen” wasmoved20milesnorthtoits currentlocation.

SouthBethany

SouthBethanymightjust carrytheunofficialtitleof“The QuietResorts’MostQuietResort,”andtheresidentsofthe town,aswellasloyalvisitors, seemperfectlycontentwith that.Boastinghighly-rated beachesandpicturesque homes,thetowntakesthe healthofitsmanycanalsseriously,andofficialsplaceaheavy valueontheenvironment.

Knownfor:Gorgeouswaterfrontor

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water-adjacenthomes,eitherrighton thebeachoralongthoseaforementionedcanals.Itisawaterlover’s dream.

Historicalnugget:SouthBethany isoneoftheyoungesttownsinthe area,incorporatedinApril1969,after homeownersfeltthatwasthebest waytogointermsoftheireligibility fordisaster-recoverybenefits.The infamousStormof’62madethata topicofgreatconcern.

BethanyBeach

Withayear-roundpopulationof onlyabout1,000people,Bethany Beachcertainlyqualifiesasasmall town.Exceptinthesummer.Families stormBethanyBeacheverysummer, carryingtowels,sunscreenandgenerationsofmemories,asmanyreturn yearafteryeartotheirsummerlove. Spectacularflowersgreetvisitors whoenterGarfieldParkway,aroad leadingdirectlytothebeachthatis pepperedwithhighly-ratedrestaurantsandlocalshops.

Knownfor:It’sgottobe“Chief LittleOwl.”Thetotem-pole-likesculpturewascreatedbyartistPeterWolf Toth,andhere-createditforareplacementin2002.Itisconsidereda tributetothelocalNanticoketribe,and thereplacementwasblessedby CharlieClark,adescendentofLittle Owl.

ExploreCoastalDelawareimagecourtesy| SusanLyons —Avintage postcardshowsGarfieldParkwayinBethanyBeach.

ExploreCoastalDelawareimagecourtesy| SusanLyons —AvintagepostcardshowsDeweyBeachandthedocksintheRehobothBay.

Historicalnugget:BethanyBeach wasfoundedbymembersofChristian churchesfromWashington,D.C.,andPennsylvania,accordingtotheTown.Theplanwas notoriginallytodiscoveratownasmuchasit wastoidentifyacoastallocationforanannualassemblyofChristianchurches.

DeweyBeach

andmanycanseebothsunrisesand sunsetsfromtheirdecks.Deweyis alsonotedasahotspotforthe youngercrowd.Youknow—people tooyoungtousetermslike“hotspot” or“youngercrowd.”

Knownfor:Nightlife.Ifyoulove livemusic,drinkdealsandsocializing whenyouareonvacation,Deweyis theplaceforyou.

Historicalnugget:Originally calledRehobothCity,perWikipediait wasreportedlychangedfollowingthe 1898BattleofManilla,whenAdmiral GeorgeDeweybecameanational hero.However,itwasnotincorporateduntil1981,accordingtothe Town’spolicedepartment’swebsite.

RehobothBeach

ManywhodrivethroughRehobothBeachseetherestaurantsand buildingafterbuildingoffactoryoutletsalongRoute1.Andit’sawesome.It trulyis.Butventureeastfromthe highwayandenjoyacitythatisfilled withtrendyshops,foodie-friendly restaurants,acherishedartcommunityandaboardwalkfilledwithpocketsofjoyforkidsofallages.

Knownfor:FunlandRehoboth. OriginallycalledtheRehobothBeach SportsCenterwhenitopenedin1939, theFaschnachtfamilyboughtitin 1962andrebrandeditFunland,per“A FunRideBackinTime,”courtesyof CBSNews.Funlandboasts19rides,attractionsandagenuinelyfuntimeatan Americanboardwalk.

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OnourtreknorthalongtheDelaware coast,DeweyBeachisthefirstincorporated townweencounteraftercrossingthefamed IndianRiverInletBridge.Gloriousviewscome tothosehousedonbothsidesofthehighway,

Historicalnugget:Oftencalledthe“Nation’sSummerCapital,”Rehobothisknown forattractingWashingtonianstothebeach, particularlyinthesummer.PresidentJoe

Lookingfornewwaysto exploretheareabutyouaren’t surewheretostart?Bookfroma varietyofguidedtoursfocusedon education,relaxation,or entertainment!

CapeWaterTours: Withabout20differenttoursandcruisesonoffer,includingnarrated,educationaltours.Orsimplytakeina sunset,experiencethethrillofseeingdolphins intheirnaturalhabitat,orlistentolocalmusiciansonaLiveMusicCruise.OperatingMay throughSeptember.www.capewatertaxi.com

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HauntedHistories-Paranormal Tours: HauntedHistoriesechothroughtime andLewesisfulloftheseeerieaccounts. LewesHistoricalSocietyandFirstState ParanormalInvestigationsinviteyouto hearthetruetalesoflong-agoresidents. AvailableselectdatesJunethroughNovember.|www.historiclewes.org

DelmarvaDiscoveryTours: Offering year-roundhop-ontoursandall-inclusive tours(pricedperperson)includinganantiquestrail,brewerytours,winerytours, farmtours,wineandgardentours,meaderies,distilleriesandmore.Orrentaparty busforabuild-your-owntouroption. www.delmarvadiscoverytours.com

CoastalKayak: Offering6kayaking eco-tourswithoptionsfromexploring Burton’sIslandorTrapPond’scypress swamps,tosunsetandAssateaguepony tours—there’ssomethingsuitableforall levelsofpaddlers!|www.coastalkayak.com

QuestAdventures: Thefirstofitskind inLewes,QuestAdventuresoffersdolphin toursandsunsetsessions,aswellasfun one-offtoureventsthroughouttheyear suchasfull-moonmeandersandmarsh paddles.|www.questkayak.com

BackBayTours: Whetherit’samemorable3hr.Bayfishingtrip,asunsetcruise orasandbarexplorationtrip,kidsand adultscanfindtheperfectblendoffunand relaxationwithBackBayTours. www.backbaytours.com

FourAcresLivingTours: Forarainydayactivityorsunshinefun,stopbyFour

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AcresLivingforaneducationalfarmtour ortakeanalpacawalktolearnaboutthe alpacasandthecontributionstheymake! www.fouracresliving.com

EcobayKayakandSUP: Enjoyaguided kayakingtourontheIndianRiverBay,full moonandsunsetpaddles,ortryyourhand atSUPyoga!|www.ecobaykayak.com

UniversityofDelawareDocentTours: GuidedtoursoftheCollegeofEarth,Ocean, andEnvironmentshowcasethemarineenvironmentoftheDEBayallthewayto Antarctica!10am-nooneveryFridayorcall tomakereservations. www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/ community/docent-tours/

Beachvacations withfurbabies

BySusanCanfora |StaffReporter

ItwastheAmericanauthorEdith Whartonwhofetchinglydescribedherdog as“aheartbeatatmyfeet.”

Whenitcomestopetlovers,adjectivesandnicknamesabound.Theyare membersofthefamily,winsomeandnaturallyincludedonvacations.Travelingtogetherisa“rewardingandenjoyable experienceforbothyouandyourfurry friend”anOldDominionAnimalHealthCenterarticleasserts,encouragingco-vacationingforbonding,exercise,stimulation andadventureforthepet,nottomention anopportunitytotastetreats—suchas thoseavailableatTailBangers(www.tailbangers.com)onBettsPondRoadinMillsboro,wherecolorfulcookiesandbiscuits fordogsreflecttheseasonsandholidays.

Dogsthathaveseparationanxietyfeel betterwhentheyarewiththeirowners whochoosehotelsandlookforattractions thatincludethedog.

Butitisn’tonlydogsthatgetintothe familycarwithsuitcasesandcoolers.Cats, fish,rodentsandturtleshavebeenknown todoalittletravelingaswell.

Catsareprettygoodabouttaking careofthemselvesandcanbeleftalone forafewdayswithenoughwaterandfood andacleanlitterbox,buttheygetlonely, “Soifyou’reacatperson,youcangettwo catsinsteadofone,tokeepeachother company,”anarticleinFrenchQuarter

magazineadvises.

“However,eventhoughcatsdowellon theirown,youshouldneverleavekittens unattended.Kittenshavemoreneedsand requirepropercareduringtheearlystages oflife,soyoushouldn’ttakeanytimeaway fromthemwhenthey’reyoung,”thearticle states.

Fisharetheeasiesttocareforand canbeleftbythemselvesaslongasthey arefed.Rodents,suchasguineapigs,rats andmice,cantraveliftheownerchooses “becausetheydon’tmindspendingtime aloneanddon’trequiretheirlivingspaceto becleanedtooregularly.”

Turtles,though,aren’tthebesttravelingcompanionsbecausetheyneedafairly largetank.They’llbeOKforafewdaysat homewhilevacationersareaway.Havea friendcheckonthem.

Ifyou’revacationinginDelaware,petfriendlylocationsincludeFenwickIsland StateParkonCoastalHighway,opento leasheddogs,butprohibitedfromMay1to Sept.30;JamesFarmEcologicalPreserve onCedarNeckRoadinOceanView,where therearehikingtrailsandabeachonthe bayandwheredogsmustbeleashed;SeasideCountryStoreinFenwickIsland,where ownerscanenjoywhattheshopcalls “aislesofoddities,souvenirs,giftsand foods”whilethedogpatientlywaits;andthe MillsboroDogParkat424WilsonHighway nearMillsboroTownHall,wherethere’sa fenced-inareafordogs,picnictables

shadedbyumbrellas,andwaterfountains forhumansanddogs—andwhere,ona recentafternoon,EllyMilnerofAlabama, visitingfamilyinthearea,wasplayingwith herfriendly,2-year-oldcockerspaniel namedPhineasHank.

“Helovesthepark.Andthere’saDairy Queenacrossthestreet,soofcourseI’ll gethimanicecreamcone,”shesaid, bendingtowrestlethedog’sfavoriteyellow balloutofhismouthandtossitforhimto chase.

Milnersaidshewasconsideringalso takinghimtoDeweyBeach,wheredogsare welcomebefore9:30a.m.andafter5:30 p.m.frommid-Mayuntilmid-September andalldaytherestoftheyear.

PupscanplayatDelawareSeashore StateParkonInletRoadnorthofBethany Beach,too,butcannotaccessthebeach MaythroughSeptember,perparkrules.

InnearbyOceanCity,Md.,they’rewelcometoromponthebeachfromOct.1to April30,andthetown’stourismwebsite,at www.ococean.com,invitesdogsandtheir familiesto“enjoythesunandsandwith Fidoduringtheoff-season”whilerememberingleashesandbagstopickupafter them.

ThesiteBringFidoratedOceanCity beachesfouroutoffivebones—the equivalentofstars—anddescribesthe beachesthereas“reallynice.”Itincludes commentsfromOceanCityvisitors,includ-

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ingonewhosaidit’sprobablybetternotto allowdogsonthesometimesscorching-hot sandinthesummer,butbecauseOceanCity issolarge,“It’shardtounderstandwhythey can’treserveabitofitfordogsinsummer.”

IsleofWightinOceanCityisapetfriendlybeach“dedicatedtowildlifeconservation,”accordingtoBringFido,which explainsthatleasheddogsarewelcome.

Poochesonleashescanheadfor HomerGudelskyParkattheendofRoute 707onOldBridgeRoadinWestOceanCity. Thatoddly-namedparkisinmemoryof HomerSidneyGudelsky,arealestatedeveloperwhohelpeddevelopthewaterfrontin WestOceanCity.

TheOceanCityDogPlaygroundrequires membership,andownerscangetdaily, weeklyorannualpasses.Applyattheresort town’sRecreation&ParksDepartmenton 125thStreet.

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NorthsideParkon125thStreet,the94th StreetDogParkandtheAssateagueNational SeashoreParkallowleashedpets.But leashedpetsareonlyallowedonthebeach andboardwalkinOceanCityfromOct.1to April30.

AyersCreekAdventuresinBerlin,Md.,is alsodog-friendly.

HotelsinDelawarethatallowpetsincludeSeasideInninBethanyBeach,Hotel BethanyBeachandHyattPlaceDeweyBeach. InOceanCity,severalhotelsallowdogs, includingTheBarefootMailmanon35th Street,ParadisePlazaInnon39thStreet, HyattPlaceon16thStreet,AloftOceanCityon 45thStreetandTrubyHiltonOceanCityBaysideat34thStreet.

FenwickInnon138thStreetadvertises “avacationforthewholefamilywhenyou bringyourfurryfriendalong”andhaspetfriendlyroomsforanadditionalfee.Pets aren’tallowedinthepoolarea.

Restaurantsintheareathatbiddogs “boneappetit”includeBahaBeachHouseGrill inBethanyBeach,MickyFinsBar&Grillin OceanCity,DogfishHeadBrewing&Eatsin RehobothBeach,BaysideSkilletinOceanCity, Dumser’sDrive-IninOceanCityand Tailchaser’sinOceanCity.

Interestingly,78percentofAmericanpet ownerstravelwiththeirpetseveryyear—54 percentofcatanddogownerstakethem along—while75percentofeconomyhotels allowpetsand64percentoftravelerswant theirpetswiththem,accordingtoarecent dogster.compost.

In2019,morethan404,000animals tookairplaneridestovacationdestinations, and10percentoftravelershidtheirpetsas longastheycouldtakethemalong.

“Wewouldn’tconsidergoingwithout PhineasHank,”Milnersaid.“Notthathe’dlet us.Iswearhe’sinmybedroomcloset,packing histoysinmysuitcase,amonthbeforewe evenleaveonvacation.”

Fromsurfingandjetskis,to kayakingandparasailing,thereare dozensofwaystoexplorethe coastalwatersandwaterwaysof Delaware!Forallyourwatersport needs,checkouttheselocalbusinesses:

BethanySurfShop: locatedindowntownBethanyBeach,stockuponeverythingyouneedforsurfing,bodyboarding, skimboarding,andstand-uppaddleboarding.Daily/Weeklyrentalsandtoursavailable.|www.bethanysurfshop.net

DeweyBeachWatersports: Locatedin thequainttownofDeweyBeachandoffering bike,boat,kayakandSUPrentals,bananaboatrides,andasunsetcruise package. www.deweybeachwatersports.com

DelmarvaBoardSportAdventures: LocatedintheBayResortMotelinDewey Beachforfamilyfriendlywatersport rentals,lessons,andguidedexcursions.By reservationonly.

www.delmarvaboardsportadventures.com

Shark’sCoveMarina: Popintothis FenwickIslandmarinatorideajetski,rent apontoonorpaddleboards,orparasail high abovetheDelawarecoast. www.sharkscovemarina.com

CoastalKayak: looknofurtherfor rentals,lessonsandguidedeco-tourson kayaks,sailboats,andpaddleboardsin FenwickIsland.|https://coastalkayak.com

QuestAdventures: Thefirstlocal kayakandSUPbusinessinLewes,they specializeinrentals,tours,andbeachparties.|www.questkayak.com

EcobayKayakandSUP: OceanView’s PremierKayakingandStand-UpPaddle BoardingAdventure.Offeringrentals,privategroupcamps,toursandexcursions. https://ecobaykayak.com

DelawarePaddleSports: Purchaseor rentkayakandSUPboards,joinafishing tournament,ortakeaguidedSUPadventuretourinLewes. www.delawarepaddlesports.com

DeweyBeachParasail: Enteringits 20thseasonofbusinesswhilemaintaining aperfectsafetyrecord.Offeringmultiple parasailingpackagesandmerch. www.flydewey.com

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| TylerValliant —A standuppaddleboarderpaddlesthesurf.

GolfCourses andMiniGolf

Withover20golfcoursesandnumerousthemedminigolfcourses throughoutSussexCounty,pros,amateurs andeventhelittlestputterswillfindaperfectfitfortheirgolfingpleasure.

GolfCourses:

n BearTrapDunesGolfCourse OceanView

n BethanyBayGolfClub OceanView

n TheForelandClub OceanView-Memberonly-Indoor

n BaywoodGreensGolfCourse LongNeck

n SaltPondGolfClub BethanyBeach

n BaysideResortGolfClub Selbyville

ExploreCoastalDelawarephotocourtesy| BaywoodGreens —Labeledthetopcourse inDelawarebyGolfDigestin2012,BaywoodGreensprovidesatop-shelfcourse rightinLongNeck.

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n CrippleCreekGolfandCountryClub Dagsboro-Private

n PlantationLakesGolfandCountryClub Millsboro

n PeninsulaGolfandCountryClub Millsboro-Private

n Mulligan’sPointe Georgetown

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n TheRookeryGolfCourse

Milton

n ShamrockPar3GolfCourse

Milton

n KingsCreekCountryClub

RehobothBeach

n RehobothBeachCountryClub

RehobothBeach

n AmericanClassicGolfCourse

Lewes

n MarshIslandGolfClub

Lewes

n MidwayPar3GolfCourse

Lewes

n SouthernDelawareGolfClub

Milford

n HeritageShoresGolfClub

Bridgeville(Day-trip)

n Hooper’sLandingGolfCourse

Seaford(Day-trip)

n SeafordGolfandCountryClub

Seaford(Day-trip)

MiniGolf:

n ShipwreckedMiniGolf

Ocean View

n LighthouseBeachGolf

Millville

n Nick’sPirateGolf

BethanyBeach

n Nick’sDinoland

BethanyBeach

n TheGolfin’Dolphin

BethanyBeach

n GolfDownUnder

FenwickIsland

n VikingGolf

FenwickIsland

n DeweyBeachGolf

DeweyBeach

n ShellWeGolf

RehobothBeach

n Ryan’sMiniGolf

RehobothBeach

Nanticoke Indian Museum

The only Native American museum in the state of Delaware!

Special tours for school and community groups.

We are extremely proud of our heritage and invite you to visit us so we can share our stories, displays and provide insight of the work that goes into creating Native arts. Leave with a new understanding of our culture! Take our heritage home with you! Visit our gift shop for authentic crafts and powwow memorabilia.

Cravingfreshseasonalfruit,grown locally?Pickyourown!WithmultipleU-Pick farmstochoosefrom,yourbiggestissue willbefiguringoutwhichonestovisit. Whileyou’reatit,makeitafulldayandpop intosomeofourfavoritevisitingfarmsand

sayhellotoresidentalpaca,sheep,cows, horsesandgoats.Don’tforgettostockup onallthetastyfarmgoodies!

ParsonsFarm: Seasonalu-picksincludestrawberries,blueberries,peaches,

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| CarlaVarisco AlpacasatFourAcresFarm.

apples,andpumpkins.Visitthestorefor local eggs,veggiesandbakedgoods.And don’tforgettostopbygoatmountain! https://parsonsfarmsproduce.com

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ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| MichaelAamodt —SussexCounty hasbecomeafavoriteofbird-watchersasmigratorypatternsbringawidearrayofbirdstothearea.

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—Thetrailcurvesat

Gordon’sPondTrail.

Parks,Trails, Camping&Birding

CoastalDelawareisahavenfornaturelovers!Discoveraplethoraof locationsforpower(orleisure)walksthroughstunningstateparks,trail exploration,andcampingfans.Birdersofalllevelswillbewillbethrilledto discoveramyriadofopportunitiestoseeraregulls,ternsandwaterbirds.

DelawareStateParks:

Formaps,camping,andparkhours,visitdestateparks.com

n CapeHenlopenStatePark

n HoltsLandingStatePark

n DelawareSeashoreStatePark

n FenwickIslandStatePark

n TrapPondStatePark

n BeachPlumIslandNaturePreserve

n NorthInletDayArea

n BurtonIslandTrailhead

*Fortheadventuringcollectors,stop bytheparkofficeofanyDelawarestate parktopickuptheirnewtradingcardseriesfeaturingphotosandfunfactsfor eachofthe17parks!*

Refuges/Preserves/Forests:

JamesFarmEcologicalPreserve –OceanView|www.inlandbays.org/ projects-and-issues/all/james-farmpreserve

AssawomanWildlifeArea –Frankford https://stateparks.com/ assawoman_bay_state_wildlife_area_in_ delaware.html

Redden StateForest –Georgetown https://agriculture.delaware.gov/forestservice

PrimeHookNationalWildlifeRefuge -Milton|www.fws.gov/refuge/ prime-hook

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ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| MarianDowling —CapeHenlopenisanaesthicandhistoric masterpiece.

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          

EdwardH.McCabeNaturePreserve –Milton|www.nature.org/en-us/aboutus/where-we-work/unitedstates/delaware

Biking/WaterTrails:

CedarIslandWaterTrail|Terrapin Trail|PelicanWaterTrail –Delaware

Seashore|https://destateparks.com/Trails Georgetown-LewesTrail –Lewes https://delawaregreenways.org/trail/georg etown-lewes-trail

NanticokeWaterTrail(Day-trip) –AccesspointsinLaurelandSeaford https://paddlethenanticoke.com

BennettOrchards: Pickyourown blueberries,peaches,andnectarinesor popbyalocalfarmersmarkettopurchase. www.bennettorchards.com

Mr.PeppersPumpkinPatch: Openlate Septemberforpumpkinpickingandhay rides.

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070 709395729

KingsleyOrchards: Offers6-8differenttypesofblueberriesforpicking. www.kingsleyorchards.com

MageeFarms: U-pickstrawberries. Freshflowers,vegetables,honey,jams,etc. availableatbothfarmstands. www.mageefarms.com

ReinkeFarms: Visitorsmayvisitthe lasttwoweeksofJuneandmostofJulyto cuttheirownlavender.Checktheirwebsite orFacebookpageforupdatedweekly times.|www.reinkefarmsde.com

BrittinghamFarms: Visittheirlavenderfield,petthesheep,andpurchase handmadelavenderandwoolengoods. www.brittinghamfarms.com

StoryHillFarm: Learnaboutregenerativeagriculture,visitthewildflower meadow,andmeettheirheritagechickens, mini-donkeys,horseandgoats.Don’tforgettostopbythestorefortastytreatsto takeontheroad!|www.storyhillmoos.com

FourAcresLiving: Curatesandsells naturalproductscenteredaroundalpaca. Tourthefarmandtakeanalpacawalk! https://fouracresliving.com

T.S.SmithOrchardPointMarket (Day-trip): OnyourdrivetoBridgeville,pop bytopetthegoats,chickensandbunnies, andstayforthefreshmarket,deli,and bakery.|www.orchardpointmarket.com/

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| CarlaVarisco StoryHillFarm’sWildflowerMeadowinfull bloom.

‘Relax!

videsanecessarylinkbetweenmedicalorthopedictreatmentandphysicaltherapy.

Robertsandhisteamofmassage therapistsworkonthemusculoskeletalpart ofhealingandrelaxation.Hesaidthatfor manyresidentssufferingfromminorinjuries,“Theydon’thaveenoughtimewith theirphysicaltherapy,andAtlanticBodyworkcanprovideabridgeandreduce physicalissues”withsportsmassage.

ByMikeSmith |StaffReporter

TheBethanyBeachareaoffersrelaxationbeyondthemeditationfoundinbeach sunrisesandoceanwaves.Infact,the area’scoastaltownsoffer“professional help”tobringharriedtouristsandoverly busyretiredresidentsintofullrelaxation mode.

Herearesomethoughtsfromlocal professionalsonhowto“slowdowninthe SlowerLower”ofcoastalDelaware.

AtlanticBodyworkCenterhasbeen operatingon32895CoastalHighway(Route 1)formorethan20years,withCarlRoberts atthehelm.Hehasservedthecommunity with“integratedbodyworktherapy”for26 yearsandbelievesholisticbodyworkpro-

“Wefindthat,eventhoughpeopleare atthebeach,Bethanycanbeahigh-stress areawithtrafficcomingtotheoceanand tryingtopark,”saidRoberts.“Thebodygets leftbehind.”

“Peoplearecommuting,andtheyare bentforwardinaflexposition,andthat throwsthewholespineoutofalignment becauseyourhipsaregoingonewayand yourheadisgoinganother,”hesaid.

AtlanticBodyworkCenteremploys

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| MikeSmith Left,asparoomattheAtlanticBodyworkCenter onRoute1.

threetherapistswho’vebeenwithRoberts formorethan20yearsandtwootherswho havejoinedthestaffinthepastfiveto sevenyears.

Hehassometipsforrelaxation,includinggoingoutintonatureincluding walkingonthebeachattimeswhenthere arefewerpeople.

“Sunriseandsunsetatthebeachare thebesttimes.Findyourwayandyourown senseofthebeach.”

Therearesomanyactivities:“Walk, run,surf,workoutanddoyogaarewaysto beengaged.Keepasenseofwell-being withdeepbreathing.”

“Youhavetoletthingsgo.”

“Wehavethemostinterestingpeople comingfromallareastoourspaandcenter.Wearehappyfortheirsupport,andwe wanttosharetheBethanyBeachenvironment,too,”saidRoberts.“Thisistheirlatter yearsoflife,formanyofourresidentsand clients,andtheymustlettheoldstuffgo andcometothebeach.Practicecalmand becalmandpatientwithothersanditsorts itselfout.”

Oceanovaprovides fullspaexperience

RosanneShoemaker,ownerof OceanovaSpa,locatedat17AtlanticAvenue (Route26),inOceanView,hasbeentheproprietorthereformorethan10yearsandis nowinher11thyearservingcoastalclientele. OceanovaSpaprovidesfull-servicethera-

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peuticmassage,skincareandestheticians forfacialcare.

Shoemakermovedtotheareain2001 withherlatehusband,Glenn,whohad servedintheMarylandNationalGuardbeforeretirementandstartedworkingasa receptionistandfrontofficemanagerat Oceanova.Thespaoriginallyopenedin2006 underdifferentmanagement,butthose ownersdecidedtheywantedtomovetoNew England.ItwasanopportunityforShoemaker’sfamilytobuythespa.

“Peoplehavealotofstressfromtheir worklife,andeventheworkingfromhome sincethepandemic,whenpeoplecouldwork anywhere,ledtoagreatdealofstress, beingatyourcomputerallday,”saidShoemaker.

“Itreallyneverends,becauseourcommunitypicksuphobbieslikepickleballand cycling,whichalsoleadtobodyacheand somesmallinjuries,”shesaid.“Theplayers arestressed-out.”

“Evenridingabike,asweseehere,can beastressonthebody,”saidShoemaker. OceanovaSpaoffersmassage,and severalofthetherapistshavebeenwiththe spaformorethanadecade.

“Wehavehadloyalandrepeatcustomers,andourstaffhereislikeafamily,” shesaid.“Wehaveagreatrelationshipwith eachotherandallgetalongwell.”

“Peoplefeelasenseofcalmwhenthey walkinthedoor.”

“Wehavemorefull-timepeoplewho livehereyear-roundthanever,”shesaid. “Thedynamicofourclientelehasreally changed.Wewerebusybackintheearly

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seasonal events showcasing the area’s year-round beau

A popular summer destination, the fun continues throughout the year in the Quiet Resorts. Enjoy Bethany Beach | Clarksville | Dagsboro | Fenwick Island | Frankford | Millville | Ocean View | Roxana | Selbyville | South Beth

Hosted annually the Saturday after Labor Day, more ty, from the beaches, bays, and beyond. any

the country – display their works of art in downtown

enjoy ice sculpture tours, live sculpture carvings, beach

bonfires, family-friendly activities, drink tasting and more!

Visit the Quiet Resorts the last weekend of January to scenic beaches, bays and beyond. This ride starts and rides of all lengths. Come cycle through Sussex County’s Bay Bike Tour and Coastal Cruise offers beautiful views on

Hosted annually the last weekend in April, the Ocean to

classic cars. Fun for all ages; enjoy live music, outdoor

Gardens, NatureCenters, andAnimalParks

Educatingpeopleaboutthenature andenvironmentthatmakeupour coastalregionisincrediblyimportantto ourlocalconservationists.Takeastroll throughthelargestbotanicgardenin southernDelawaretoenjoynative grasses,plants,andseasonallychanging flowersandwoodlands.Foramore hands-onexperience,visitanyoneofour localnaturecentersforabevyoftouch tanks,interactivedisplaysandexhibits. Andifyoureallywanttogetintouchwith yourwildside,headovertoCoastalWilds forexoticanimalencounters!

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EVANS PARK EVENTS

Monday, June 24 - Music Bingo

Wednesday, July 10 - Concert - On The Edge

Saturday, September 14 - Heroes/First Responders Day

Monday, September 23 - Music Bingo

Monday, July 22 - Music Bingo

Monday, August 19 - Music Bingo

Saturday, October 26 - Trail Of Treats

Thursday, December 5 - Evans Park Tree Lighting Saturday, December 7 - Artisan Marketplace

32517 Dukes Drive, Millville Visit: Millville.Delaware.gov and follow us on Facebook Email: park@mvtown.com or Call: 302-539-0449

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| CoastalWilds AcamelmunchesonasnackatCoastal WildsinOceanView.

ExploretherichhistoryandbygoneerasofSussexCounty throughourabundanceofhistoricalattractions.Fromlocal placesofinteresttoday-tripexcursions,historybuffswillfind plentytokeepthemoccupied!

OceanViewHistoricalSociety& CoastalTownMuseum: OpenWednesdays 10:00am-1:00pm.www.hvov.org

BethanyBeachDinker-Irvin Museum: OpenMondays,Wednesdays,and Fridays10am-12pm.|www.townofbethany beach.com/110/Town-Museum

MilfordMuseum: OpenTuesday-Saturday,10am-3:30pm. www.milforddemuseum.org

OverfallsLightship: OpenfromMemorialDayweekendthroughLaborDay weekend—10am-4pm,Thursdaythrough Sunday.|www.overfalls.org

LifeSavingStations

LewesLife-SavingStation: Open TuesdaythroughSaturday10am-4pm. www.historiclewes.org

IndianRiverLife-SavingStation: Open8am-4pmMondaythroughSaturday, 10am-3pmonSundays. www.destateparks.com/centers/ irlifesavingstation

LewesHistoricalSociety (MainCampus)&HistoryMuseum: TheCampusisopen10am-3pmMonday throughFriday.TheMuseumisopen10am4pmTuesdaythroughSaturday. www.historiclewes.org

NanticokeIndianMuseum: Open TuesdaythroughSaturday,10am-4pm. https://nanticokeindians.org/locations/ nanticoke-indian-museum/ ZwaanendaelMuseum: OpenWednesday throughSaturday,10am-4:15pm. www.history.delaware.gov/zwaanendael-museum

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Antique

Church Street

FenwickIslandFarmers’Market

1406CoastalHwy,FenwickIsland,DE

Fridays:8am-noon

BethanyBeachFarmers’Market

OnthecornerofGarfieldPkwyandPennsylvaniaAve.

BethanyBeach,DE,Saturdays:8am-noon

SeaColonyFarmers’Market

IntersectionofSouthCoastalHighwayandWestWay

BethanyBeach,DE,Wednesdays:8am-noon

NassauValleyVineyards

Farmers’Market

32165WineryWay,Lewes,DE

Saturdays:12pm-3pm

MiltonBroadkillFarmers’Market

AcrossfromtheMiltonFireHall,Milton,DE

Fridays:3:30pm-6:00pm

RehobothBeachFarmers’Market

GrovePark,RehobothBeach,DE

Tuesdays:10am-2pm

HistoricLewes

Farmers’Marketlocations

GeorgeH.P.SmithPark,Lewes,DE

Saturdays:8am-noon

CrookedHammockWayandKingsHighway,Lewes,DE

Wednesdays:8am-11:30am

Hops&CropsMarket

RevelationCraftBrewingCo.,Georgetown,DE

Wednesdays:3pm-6pm

RiverwalkFarmers’Market

DowntownMilford,Milford,DE

Saturdays:9am-1pm

DelawareBotanicGardens –Dagsboro|www.delawaregardens.org

LavenderFieldsatWarrington Manner –Milton| www.lavenderfieldsde.com

MillPondGarden –Lewes| https://millpondgarden.com

BethanyBeachNatureCenter www.townofbethanybeach.com/397/ Nature-Center

SeasideNatureCenter –Lewes https://destateparks.com/Centers/ SeasideNatureCenter

Abbott’sMillNatureCenter –Milford www.delawarenaturesociety.org

DuPontNatureCenter –Milford https://dnrec.delaware.gov/fishwildlife/education-outreach/dupontnature-center/

SussexCountyMasterGardeners DemonstrationGarden -Georgetown www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/c ooperative-extension/environmentalstewardship/master-gardeners/demonstration-gardens1/

CoastalWilds –Frankford www.coastalwilds.org/

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| RayBojarksi

Events

OldTimers’DayClassicCarandFamilyFestival: June15.Enjoytheclassiccarshow, music,anoutdoorbeergarden,localartisans, food,drinks,andfamilyactivities. www.oldtimersdayde.com

LookoutSummerFestivalatSchellvillein Rehoboth: June22-23,Twodaysofoutdoor fun,music,artisans,drinks,andfood.Featuringlocalcoverandtributebands! www.schellbrothers.com/promotions/schellville/

RunningoftheBull –June29.Headto the StarboardforthisiconicDeweyevent. Featuringlivemusic,drinks,entertainment, andofcourse,thebullrun. www.thestarboard.com

MillsboroStars&Stripes: June29.Featuringentertainment,activities,foodtrucks andothervendorsleadinguptothefireworks.|www.millsborochamber.com

BethanyBeach’sbiggestpartyof theyear: July4.Experiencethe40thanniversaryoftheparadewithbands,floats, eveningentertainment,andfireworks. www.townofbethanybeach.com

Independence DayinLewes: July4.Old fashionedchildren’sgames,DooDahparade,boatparade,andfireworksatdusk. www.leweschamber.com

Red,White,and‘Ooh’: July6.EntertainmentattheRehobothBeachbandstand followedbyfireworks. www.cityofrehoboth.com

PeachesbytheBeaches: July27.Get readyforallthingspeach!Tastefresh peaches,desserts,andcocktailsatHudson Fields.Includesapettingzoo,inflatables, vendors,dogadoptionsandmore! www.hudsonfields.com

Rehoboth51stAnnualOutdoorArtShow: August3-4&10-11.Fineartandcraft showfeaturingfood,livemusic,demon-

strations,andexhibits. www.rehobothartleague.org

ZAPPRO/AMWorldChampionshipsof Skimboarding—DeweyBeach: August9-11. Medalsandprizebagswillbeawardedto thetop4competitorsinallamateurdivisions,cashprizesfortop6inmen’sand top4inwomen’sprofessionaldivisions.Includesadedicatedbeachchillzoneandlive music!|www.alleyoopskim.com

DelawareSeafoodFestival: August10. HostedonthegroundsatAmericanLegion Post28inMillsboro.Eventlineuptoinclude

craftvendors,beertent,crabcakecompetition,SteamedSeafoodTOGOtent,contests,kid’szone,raffles,andmore! www.delawareseafoodfestival.com

BethanyBeachJazzFuneral: September 2.MarktheendofSummerinstyle!Join themournersandfriendsofSummeras theylamentherpassinginthisfun,theatrical,andfamilyfriendlyevent. www.jazz-funeral.com

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over100juriedartistsfeaturingpaintings, woodwork,metal,clay,jewelry,porcelain, andmore!

www.bethanybeachartsfestival.com

AnnualNanticokeIndianPowwow: Celebratethe46thAnnualNanticokeIndian

Powwowthroughtraditionalmusic,dance, NativeAmericancrafts,andfoodatHudson FieldslocatedinMilton,DEonSeptember7 and8.|www.nanticokeindians.org

PlanetDelaware: September13-15. HostedbyVegRehoboth,withafocuson

plant-basedlivingandfeaturingafestival ofart,music,cookingdemos,kid’sactivities,yoga,massage,andeducational speakers.

www.planetseriesevents.org/delaware/ IndianRiverMarinaAutumnArtFestival: September14.Spotlightingthelocalartist communityinafamilyfunatmospherewith games,entertainment,andmusicfor everyone!|www.destateparks.com

MaximaHispanicFestivalinGeorgetown: September15.Enjoymusicanddances performedbylocal,national,andinternational groups,traditionalartsandcrafts, andofcoursedelicioustraditionalfood withanemphasisonLatinocuisine. www.hispanicfest.festivalhispano.org

TownofMillvilleOktoberfest: September 30.The2ndannualOktoberfestwillfeature concerts,beertastings,games,andartisan craftvendors!|www.millville.delaware.gov

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ButchComegys

LeoKahl Playingwithlight

ByTarynKing |Editor

Thereisadichotomyatworkinthe artisticrenderingsofLeoKahl.Bright, bold,andcontemporaryarejustafew descriptorsforhislargecanvasacrylic paintings.Conversely,hiswatercolor piecesaremostoftensimpletableaux, paintedinaloose,dramaticstyle.But whatbringsthesestylestogetheristhe

lightandwarmththatexudesfromeach piece.Muchlikethe6’3”mansittingwith usinhishomestudioinOceanView— sharinghisworkwithahugegrinand anexcitementthatprovesyoucanstill lovewhatyoudo,40-plusyearslater.

F orKahl,creatingarthasbeena lifetimeloveaffair,startingfroman earlyagewatchingfamilymembers maketheirownart.Thisfascinationled

toformalstudyattheMarylandInstitute CollegeofArtandthenontohisartand engineeringcareerbeginningasatech illustratorforadefensecontractor.

“Ikeptgettingsuckedintomarketingandbrandingbecauseofmyart skills!ButIlearnedthepowerandvalue ofbrandingwhichhascomeinhandyat thispoint.I’vealwaysbeenacreatorin someway. IwasatanadagencyinBal-

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ShaunM.Lambert —LocalartistLeoKahl,awardwinning painterandteacher.

timoreforawhile,andIdidmarketing, graphic,andproductdesignforthirty years.”

Whileherattlesoffhisbackground anddownplayshistimeinthecorporate field,onepeekathisresumewithtitles suchas“DirectorofMarketing”,“CreativeDirector”and“VicePresidentof Marketing”athighlysuccessfulorganizationsbelieshismodesty.Although, thereisprideinhisvoiceasheshows usseveralprototypeshedesigned and/orillustratedduringthoseyears.

Atransplanttothearea,Kahland hiswife,Robinmovedherein2020after theCOVID-19pandemicshutdownhis wife’shairsaloninTowson,Md.What wassupposedtobetheirretirement homebecamemorethanjustaweekend getaway, andtryingtofindanewjob wasn’teasy.

“Youknow,it’saresortcommunity.I reallystruggledtofindworkinthecorporatefield.Ispentayearsearching. Andthroughallofthis,Iwasmakingart formyselfandformyfamily,justasa hobby. ThenIgotinvolvedwithGallery One.”

Whenhisworkstartedselling,he realizedhehadthepotentialtomakea livingoffthisso-called“hobby”.

Hisoriginalfocusbeganwithlarge canvasespaintedwithacrylic,and eventuallyaddedoilstohisrepertoire. Hislargestpaintingtodateis48”x48”. Whenaskedifheeverfindsitdifficult topaintonsuchalargescalehe laughed,“I’mabigguy,youknow?Ilike thephysicalityofthebiggerpaintings.At six-foot-threeit’snicetopaintwithmy entirebody. ”

Theselargerworkstendtohighlightthemesinnature,animals,and wildlife.Hisinspirationoftencomesto himwhilewalkinghisdogthroughlocal

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ShaunM.Lambert —‘Cattails.’Amajesticheronshimmersinthecold lightofasnow-coveredDelmarvamarsh.PaintedbyLeoKahl.

marshesandtrails.“Iliketobringthe outsideintothehome.Nowalkisever thesame.Theseasons,thelight—they’re alwayschanging.Ineverrunoutofinspiration.”

Thetalentinhisworkisobvious, buthismasteryoverlightisexceptional. Thereisaluminosityandvibrance

broughttolifethroughtheplayoflight onwater, dappledsunlightonwinter days,shadowsandfoginmarsh grasses.Theworkisvividandintense, andmostofall,brilliant.

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Butts are made of plastic and do not biodegrade. They leach chemicals, pollute waterways & kill wildlife.

ExploreCoastalDelawareimagecourtesy| TinaEdgar AvintagepostcardshowsthedocksinLewes.

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BidenhasahomeinRehobothhevisitsfrequently,anditisknowntohaveattracted celebritiessuchasDaveGrohl,DenzelWashingtonandRichardGere.

Lewes

Consideredbymanytobea“walking town,”Lewespacksatonintoaniftysquare half-mile,accordingtotownofficials.Inthat limitedspacedowntown,onecanfindahistoricdistrict,museums,inns,bed-andbreakfasts,restaurantsandshops.Butdon’t getittwisted:Lewesis“wherethesun,the sandandtheseaarestillthenumberoneattractions,”pertheTown’swebsite.

Knownfor: CapeHenlopenStatePark. Sportinganaturecenter,theFortMilesHistoricalArea,DeauvilleBeach,theBidenEnvironmentalTrainingCenterandmore,thepark offersplentyforeverybody.

Historicalnugget.Oftencalled“TheFirst TownintheFirstState,”Leweshasavibrant history.AccordingtotheLewesHistoricalSociety,CaptainHenryHudson,anEnglishman workingfortheDutch,discoveredtheentrancetotheDelawareBayin1609.Colonists fromtheNetherlandsarrivedwithhopesof establishingawhalingcolonybutdidnotfind it“feasible,”accordingtotheLHS,andleft. Englandeventuallytookpossession,thanksto theTreatyofWestminsterin1674.

Get the Facts and Get Involved

The Hold On To Your Butt campaign is a collaborative effort by The Surfrider Foundation Delaware Chapter, Plastic Free Delaware and DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation.

Coastal Beverage Trail

Beer,wine,andspirits!Whateveryourtaste,coastalDelaware’s beveragetrailisanall-in-oneadventure.Don’twanttohit themall?Pickyourfavoritesandchartyourownjourney!

n (Delmar)LoakalBranchBrewing www.loakalbranchbrewing.com

n (Millsboro)BrickWorksBrewingandEats www.brickworksmillsboro.com

n (Frankford)SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery www.saltedvines.com

n (OceanView)OceanViewBrewingCo. www.oceanviewbrewingde.com

n (OceanView)BethanyBrewingCo. www.bethanybrewing.net/

n (Dewey)38-75Brewing www.3875brewing.com

n (Dewey)DeweyBeerCompany www.deweybeerco.com

n (Rehoboth)RevelationCraftBrewingCo. www.revbeer.com

n (Georgetown)RevelationCraftBrewingCo. www.revbeer.com

n (Rehoboth)ThompsonIslandBrewingCo. www.thompsonislandbrewing.com

n (Rehoboth)IronHillBrewery&Restaurant www.ironhillbrewery.com

n (Lewes)CrookedHammockBrewery www.crookedhammockbrewery.com

n (Lewes)BigOysterBrewery www.bigoysterbrewery.com

n (Lewes)BeachTimeDistilling www.beachtimedistilling.com

n (Lewes)NassauValleyVineyards-Winery www.nassauvalley.com

n (Milton)TheBrimmingHornMeadery www.brimminghornmeadery.com

n (Milton)DogfishHeadCraftBrewery www.dogfish.com

n (Milton)TwinBranchWinery www.twinbranchwinery.com

n (Milford)BigOysterBrewery bigoysterbrewery.com

n (Milford)FeebsDistilling www.feebsdistilling.com

SafeTravels

Explorethebeveragetrailinstyleandeasewithoneoftheselocalcarservices:

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Takeinortake

homeanauthentic pieceofcoastal

Delawarewithlocal artworkcreatedby thearea’sfinest artists!

BethanyBeach

n BethanyFineArtsGallery :Featuringtheworkof MichaelOrhelein—Photographerandprintmaker bethanyfinearts.com

OceanView

n GalleryOne :Originalartandartisancrafts. galleryonede.com

Ocean View’s

n AntiquePrints,Inc. :Oldprints,raremaps,unique oilpaintingsandcustomframing. antiqueprintsinc.com

n EllenRiceStudioandGallery :OneoftheEast Coast’smostcollectedartists.|ellenrice.gallery

Summer, Fall & Holiday Lineup of Community Events

June 21st - Concert in the Park with Pistol Whipped

July 12th - Classic Movie Night American Graffiti w/ Live 50’s Music by Double Agent & Classic Car Show!

July 26th - Classic Movie Night Field Of Dreams w/ Beer Garden & Baseball Themed Activities!

All Proceeds Will Support the Ocean View Police Dept K9 Teams

October 26th - Cops & Goblins!

November 30th - Old Town Holiday & Tree Lighting! Full Information Available @ www.OceanViewDE.Gov

ExploreCoastalDelawarephotos| Submitted —Ellen Rice,left,andDamonPla,above,arejusttwoof themanytalentedartistsintheregion.

Rehoboth

n RehobothArtLeague :Severalgalleriesofferan excitingselectionofrotatingexhibitionsofartwork,andtheMemberSalesGalleryoffersthe bestincreativityfrommemberartists. rehobothartleague.org

n Gallery50 :Contemporaryartandframeshop gallery50art.com

n DamonPlaFineArts :Landscape&Surreal acrylicpaintingslargelyinspiredbyambient musicandthelateafternoonlight. damonpla.com

Lewes

n PeninsulaGallery :Oneofthelargestfineart galleriesinDE.|peninsula-gallery.com

n CapeArtistsGallery :Acooperativeartgalleryfeaturingworkfromeachmember.capeartists.org

n AbraxasStudioofArt :Fineartseascapes,landscapes,stilllifeandportraituresinoiland graphitecreatedbyAbraxas.|abraxasart.com

Milford

n Gallery37 :Adestinationforartfulliving. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057435221476

n MispillionArtLeague :Fosteringandpromoting thevisualartsthrougheducation,exhibits,and variousprograms.|mispillionarts.org

Adaytripto

ByCoriBurcham |SpecialtoExploreCoastalDelaware

OnavacationtotheDelawarecoast, it’sagivenandawelcomerequirementto experiencethebeachesthathavebecome synonymouswiththestate.Withtheambientsoundofthewavesandtheexcited chatteroffellowbeachgoerscallingusto theshore,it’seasytoforgetthatSouthern Delawarehasmoretooffer,ifonlyour sandytoesledusafewstepsinland.

“AlthoughIlovethebeachandsupporting[it],thebeachstillfeelslikeabig whirlwindthoroughfare,”saidSaraLe-

Bright,anativeDelawareanandexecutive directorofDowntownMilfordInc.

Fromfindingparkingtobeatingthe crowdstotheperfectsunbathingspot,a dayatoneofthepopularbeachescaninadvertentlycomewithuncontrollable stressorsthatmaketheexpectationofa leisurelyvacationfallshortinreality.

Whilethatunpredictabilitycanoften bewhatmakesavacationmemorable— whetheritsspottingdolphinsemerging from beneaththesurforjoininginona spontaneousvolleyballgamewiththefamilycampednexttoyou—thesearchfor

respiteinnatureortheenjoymentofanew friend’scompanybecomeschallengingin anenvironmentwhereyou’reunableto fullyengageineitherofthetwo.

Choosingtospendonepotentialbeach daytouringtheattractionsinMilford—one ofDelaware’sfastestgrowingmunicipalitiesbutonethatretainsthepleasantvibe ofasmalltown—offerstouriststhebest ofbothworlds:apeacefulretreatinnature todisconnectfromthemaddashofdaily lifeandstillengageinthesocialhappeningsdowntownwithoutbeingoverwhelmed bybeachcrowds.

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| CarlaVarisco

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| CarlaVarisco —The MispillionRiverhasplayedahugeroleinthe growthofMilford.

Accordingtothecity’sslogan—“River Town,ArtTown,HomeTown”—thereare plentyofthingstoexploreinconnectionto theirwaterways,flourishingartssceneand quaintsmall-townhistory.

RiverTown

Contributinggreatlytothetown’s growthinthe18thcentury,theMispillion Riveristhebestplacetostartajourneyin Milford,byventuringdowntheMispillion Riverwalk.Thispathway—whichdoubles asamile-longnaturehikeandaselfguidedhistorytourthroughDowntownMilford—followsalongsidetheriverashort distance,startingonSouthWashington Streetandendingwhereveryou’rewilling toexplore.

Apartfromdelightinginscenicviews ofthepicturesquebuildingsandwaterway, thosewhotaketheriverwalktrailwillpass VinyardShipyard—anoriginalboatyard fromMilford’smaritimedays—aswellas variousshopsandrestaurants.

AnyoneundertakingadaytriptoMilfordwillnaturallyfindthemselvesembarkingonthesamestoriedpathwayasthe

flowoftheMispillionRiver,beginning downtownandventuringouttowardthe coast,wheretheriveremptiesintothe DelawareBay.Thereliesoneofthetown’s best-keptsecrets:thepeacefulshoresof SlaughterBeachanditsthrivingecosystem ofwildlife.

BetweenMayandJune,thecoastline becomesinundatedwithhorseshoecrabs spawningonthebeachandshorebirdsmigratingnorth—rarenaturalwondersthat canbeviewedupclosefromtheMispillion Harbor orwiththeDupontNatureCenter’s naturecameras.

Duringthesummer,thesightseeing movestothebay,whereavarietyofjuvenileaquaticspecies,fromstingraysto sharks,canbespotted.

“IthinktheDelawareBay—it’sreally overlookedinawaythatisalmostbenefi-

cial,becauseit’ssocalmandquiethere,” saidDupontNatureCenterManagerPatrick Ruhl.“It’skindofthishiddengemforus Delawareansandthosevisiting.”

IfyourvisitfallsbetweenTuesdayand Saturday,takeabreakfromtheheatand explorethenaturecenter’sotherfreeexhibits,includingaquariumsfilledwithlocal marinelifeandstationarydisplayson horseshoecrabsandredknots.

ArtTown

VisitorstodowntownMilforddon’tneed tosearchveryhardtofindconfirmationof thetown’scelebrationofartsandculture.On thewallofArena’sDeli&Bar,themural“We AreMilford”depictslocalsdancinginunityto asilentharmony.

Combiningitsshipbuildingpastwithits artisticpresent,installationsofminiature paintedyachtscanbefoundstationedalong theriverwalkwhereitslife-sizecounterparts formerlysailedtheMispillion.Withbusi-

nessesthroughoutthetownencouragingthe pursuitofmusic,dance,theaterandfinearts, Milfordhasdevelopedareputationoverthe yearsasaburgeoningartstown,attracting promisingpainters,photographersandfiber artiststothearea.

Afteratwo-year-longsearchforanew placetocallhome,oneartist—MarciaReed —decidedtosettleinMilfordbackin2012, aftershelearnedthetownwasencouraging newcomerstogrowtheirfineartscommunity.ReeddeliveredonthatpromisebyopeningGallery37:ADestinationforArtfulLiving —aone-of-a-kindcontemporaryartgallery thathasbecomeoneofthehighlightsofthe downtownartscene.

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thatcanexistbeyondtheborderofthewalls andbeutilizedindailylife.

Fromamongstthepiecesthatgivethe store’ssubtitle“artfulliving”authenticmeaningarewhatReedreferstoas“wearableart,”

whichincludesartisanpocketbooks,wool scarvesandearringsmadefromrepurposed machinerybyScrapMonkey.Oneofhermost requesteditemsisJannaUgoneartisan lamps,withdecorativeshadesmoreakintoa painting.Gallery37alsocarriesaneclectic

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| Submitted Gallery37providesup-scaleartworknotusuallyfoundinyouraveragebeachboutique.

collectionofpottery,photography,jewelry andsomepaintingsbyReedherself. Continueyourcreativejourneyby headingacrossthestreettotheMispillionArt League,anonprofitorganizationthatshowcasestheirmembers’artworkinafree summerexhibitionfromJune4toAug.10.In addition,theSecondStreetPlayersare openingtheirsummerseasonattheRiverfrontTheaterwithaproductionof“TheMusic Man”runningJuly12-21.

HomeTown

StrollingdownWalnutStreet,newcomerstoMilfordwillnoticeafamiliarcharminlaidwithinitshistoricalarchitectureandthe

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Ft.MilesHistoricArea: OpenTuesday throughSaturday,10am-4pm. www.fortmilesha.org

RehobothBeachHistorical SocietyMuseum: OpenMondaythrough Friday,10am-4pm&SaturdaysandSundays10am-2pm. www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org

MiltonHistoricalSociety: Open ThursdaythroughSaturday,11am-4pm. www.historicmilton.org

TreasuresoftheSea–DelawareTech: Callfortoursandinformation.(302)2596152.|www.treasuresofthesea.org

DiscoverseaShipwreckMuseum: Open SaturdayandSunday11am-3pmin JuneandSeptember,11am-4pminJulyand August.|www.discoversea.com

DelawareAviationMuseum: To arrangetours,call(443)458-8926. www.delawareaviationmuseum.org

MarvelCarriageMuseum: Opening timesvary.Callforavailability-(302)8559660.|www.marvelmuseum.com

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| TylerValliant

Hotbeachesandcrowdedboardwalks areaquintessentialpartofourcoastalsummers.Butifyoufindyourselfinsearchofa coolbreakandquieterentertainment,takea lookatoneofthemanyactivitiesofferedby ourlocallibraries.Thissummer’sthemeacross theboardisAdventureBeginsAtYourLibrary— withmultipleevents,classes,andprojects fallingunderthesummerreadingprogram

withaheavyfocusonfun,explorationofnew interests,andsocialinteraction.Examplesof activitiesincludeDIYTravelJournalsonJune21 andYourPassporttoAdventurewiththe DelawareAeroSpaceEducationFoundationon July15,bothatSouthCoastalLibrary.Forthose lookingforsomethingabitmorerelaxing,opt foroneofthevaryinglevelsofdrop-inyoga classesofferedatdifferentlibrarylocations.

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n Frankford|frankford.lib.de.us

n Millsboro|millsboro.lib.de.us

n Georgetown|georgetown.lib.de.us

n RehobothBeach|rehoboth.lib.de.us

n Lewes|lewes.lib.de.us

n Milton|milton.lib.de.us

n Selbyville|selbyvillelibrary.org

DickensParlour Theatre

ByKerinMagill |StaffReporter

Nowinitssecondyearatitsnewlocation, DickensParlourTheatre,justafewmileswest ofBethanyBeach,ishittingitsmarkonceagain inpreparationforasummerseasonloadedwith magicandmusic.

Thetheater,locatedonRoute26in Clarksville,justwestofMillville,wasfoundedin 2010bymagician/lawyer/entrepreneurRich BlochandhiswifeSue,aconstitutionallawprofessoratGeorgetownUniversity.

Itsfirstlocationwasaformergaragein Millville,whichBlochandcrewconvertedintoa cozy,quirkytheaterthathostedmagiciansand entertainersfromallovertheworldforthenext 10years.

DickensParlourTheatrehasnowsettled intoits“new”locationbehindGoodEarthMarket &Restaurantandhasafullslateofentertainmentforthe2024summerseason.Notonly that,butthediningareaofthetheaterbuilding

hasnowbecomearestaurantuntoitsown, whichwillbeopendailyregardlessofthe scheduleatthetheater,accordingtopartners BlochandSusanRyan,ownerofGoodEarth Market&Restaurant.

CalledFlavor,thenewrestaurantisasistertotheGoodEarthmarketandeaterynext door.Flavor’semphasiswillbeonfun,withits logoincluding“OvertheTopGourmetBurgers, MilkshakesandFun.”

RyansaidsheandBlochworkedtogether to“revamp”thediningspaceandtheentrance tothebuilding.Thenewfurniturecomplements theornatefixturesandrichcolorsoftheoriginaldesign,andaddsevenmoredepthandrichnesstothediningarea.

Theentrancetothebuildinghasalsobeen slightlyalteredtohelpwiththeflowofpatrons totherestaurantandthetheater,andhelped withaccesstothekitchenduringashow,Ryan said.

“It’sbeautiful,”shesaid.

Theideaforthemenuandthegeneral aestheticforthenewrestaurantcamefroma “burgerroom”RyanhadvisitedinAmsterdam withherhusband,shesaid.

“Itwasthisreallyfancyspace,butthey servedtheseincredibleburgers,”shesaid.

Ryanthoughttheconceptwouldbeperfectforthediningspaceandthatpatronswould cometheretoeat,whethertheyhadplansto seeashowornot.Shesaidthatinthefirstfew weeksoftherestaurantopening,itseemedher vision—whichfront-of-housemanager JoanneMalcuitsharedandhadahandinbringingtolife—wasontarget.

ThemenuatFlavorincludeshouse-made, hand-cutfries,whichcanbeasideforaburger orsandwich,oraheartystarterwithageneroustoppingofcheese,baconandsourcream. Otherstartersincludesmokedfishdip,served withaged-parmesancrackers,Koreanbarbecuedporkbelly,crabavocadoservedwithtorContinuedonpage71

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto | Submitted —ThestageatDickensParlourTheatreoffersanintimatesettingtowatchmagiciansandotherperformances.

tillachips,andbacon-wrappedshrimp.

Flavor’sgourmetburgersincludeahalfpoundburgermadefromablendofchuck, shortribandbrisket,andthereisavegetarian versionmakewithblackbeans,greenpeppers, onionsandspices.

Inadditiontotheburgers,Flavor’smenu alsoincludesaselectionofsandwichesranging fromoven-roastedhotturkeytoasalmonBLT.

“Mains”onthemenu,developedbychef ClintHoward,includefiletmignon,shrimp-andgrits,crabsouffle,herb-crustedsalmonand grilledchickenbreast.

Next-levelmilkshakesatFlavormakea statementallbythemselves,whetheritbethe “peanutbutter” concoction,withactualpeanut butterpieblendedin,orthe“celebration”milkshake,whichincludesstrawberrysyrup,Fruity Pebblescerealandrainbowsprinklesinvanilla icecream.

Nottobe outdone,the“adult milkshakes”onthe menubringa grownupflareto theclassicice creamtreats.The toastedalmond shakeincludes amaretto,Kahlua andBailey’sIrish Cream,whilethe “dirtybanana”shakeincludesbananaand chocolateliquors.

DinnerTheater,June13

•LowerCaseBlues,popularregionalblues androckband,June14

Music,magicandmore

OnstageatDickens,thesummerseason includesmoreofthemixtureofmagicand musicforwhichthetheaterhasbecomeknown. Thescheduleforthesummerincludes:

•BryanClark,“ArtoftheAmericanSong,” June15

•JazzBrunchBuffet,June16

•DaveCox,hypnotism,magicandcomedy, June17-24

•ChrisCapehart,mastermagician,July1-7

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•MarkPhillips,interactive,modernsleight-of-hand,July15-21

•DavidKaplan,“modern-dayvaudevillianmaster,”Aug.5-11

•JohnGeorge,“InternationalChampionofMagic,”Aug.12-18

•NathanCoeMarsh,magicandcomedy,Aug.19-25

WhilemanyofthemagiciansappearingatDickensarefriendsof Bloch—amagicianhimselfwhenhe’snotrepresentingclientsinWashington,D.C.courtrooms—themusiciansappearingatDickensarealsofriends hehasmetallovertheworld,fromBroadwaytoSussexCounty.

BryanClarkisalocalmusicianwhoBlochsaidwillbeappearingat Dickens“onaveryconsistentbasis”andisaperennialcrowd-pleaser.

“He’swonderful,”Blochsaid.

BlochhimselfwillappearatthetheaterduringtheweekofJuly8,he said,jokinglyreferringtohimselfas“aquestionableguywhoneedstheexperience.”

HewillbefollowedbymagicianMarkPhillips,“adearfriend”from Washington,D.C.

Blochsaidtheschedulewillcontinuetofilloutassummerapproaches,andthathehopestoincorporatemoremusicalshowsasthe seasonprogresses.

TheDickenstheaterseatsabout100patrons—quiteanintimate spacethatlendsitselftoperformerswhoenjoyinteractingwiththeiraudience.

Flavorrestaurantiscurrentlyopeneveningsfrom3:30to9p.m.,regardlessoftheshowscheduleatthetheater.Formoreinformationanda lookattheFlavormenu,gotohttp://www.flavor.restaurant.

FormoreinformationonDickensParlourTheatreanditssummer lineup,ortoreservetickets,gotohttp://dickensparlourtheatre.comorcall (302)829-1071.

TheDickensParlourTheatreandFlavorrestaurantarelocatedbehind GoodEarthMarket&Restaurant,at31810GoodEarthLane,inOceanView.

KidsAtHeart

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Come Join Us in the Town of Fenwick Island!

Family & Community-Friendly Fun-Filled Summer Events on Bayard Street Beach

Free Admission for All Ages

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e Li le Mermaid (2023) - July 19th

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Bring Your Blankets & Beach Chairs!

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Games, Dancing, DJ, Silent Auction, 50/50 Ra e (Bids End at 9pm)

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Visit Our Unique Shops and Fine Re aurants!

Forthelittlesandthebigkids,there’salwayssomethingfuntodoatthebeach. Bounceoffthatextraenergyatoneofthe localtrampolineparkslike Altitude or ShellWe Bounce!

Andlet’snotforgetthatarcadeshave alwaysbeenpartofthebeachexperience,so popintothe Captain’sQuarters,the ShoreFun centersinBethanyandFenwickor Zelky’s in Rehoboth.Ifyou’reinthemoodtoknockdown somepins,visitthe MillsboroLanes or Bryan’s BowlingCenter.Orcombinethetwoactivities at Lefty’sAlley&Eats! Whileyou’reatLefty’s considergettinginsomeaxe-throwingtime, orheadoverto RangeTime inMillsboroandlet offsomesteam.

Needabreakfromthecrowdedshoreline?Spendthedayat VikingGolf&Go-Karts in FenwickIslandandcooloffattheir Thunder LagoonWaterPark ordriveupto Midway SpeedwayPark forbigandlittleracers,witha

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2000swhenIworkedhereatthefrontdesk, part-time,butitwasadifferenttimeback then.Thingshaveworkedoutverywell,and itallfellintoplaceformetobuythespa.”

“Wedon’tdomedicalworkorPT,”she saidofphysicaltherapy,“butwedomassage,facialsandskincare.Wedosome therapy,too,butourclientsarereallycomingheretorelax.”

WhiletheCOVID-19pandemicwas toughforthespaandOceanovawasforced tocompletelycloseforthreemonths,the sametherapistsandestheticianreturned andtookprecautionstoofferin-person services.

Onherowntime,Shoemakeralsorecommendswalking,andsheenjoyslong strollsatFreshPondStatePark.

OceanovaSpaemployeesareconstantlylearningandtakingcontinuingedu-

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| MikeSmith RoseanneShoemaker,ownerofOceanova SpainOceanView.

cationtomaintaintheirmassagetherapist licensing.

“Mystaffhasbeenherefromthebeginning,andweprovidetrainingandhave ourvendorscomeintosharenewtech.”

TheOceanViewspahasaddeda hydra-facialmachine,“whichisintensive,” Shoemakersaid,aswellasoffering acupunctureandaninfraredsauna.

“Wehaveanolderdemographicofpeoplewhichskewstowardswomen,upto30 percent.Theaverageageisprobablyinthe earlytomiddle60s,andIguessthatis‘middle age’now,”saidShoemaker.“Weofferarelaxingexperience.”

Oceanovaisalsoactivelyinvolvedin localcharities,includingOperation:SEAsthe Day.Herspaofferswomenmilitaryservice membersandveteransfreespaservicesand providessupportformilitaryspouses.

“Thereislotsofopportunitytogiveback inourtown,”shesaid.

OceanovaSpaoffers10therapyrooms forbothmassageandforfacialandskin work.

OtherdayspasintheregionincludeThe BellmoreInn&SpainRehobothandBethany Massage&HealingArtsinBethanyBeach. Turntopage97forafulllistofareadayspas.

ByMikeStern |StaffReporter

Visitorscantravelbackintimeandexamineapartoftheworld’shistorywhenthey scheduleavisittotheDelawareAviationMuseumFoundationinGeorgetown.

Themuseum,locatedat21781Aviation Avenue,offersinformativetourstopique people’sinterestandgratifytheirenthusiasm, regardlessofwhetherthey’reavintageaircraftbufforadevotedstudentofaviation history.EachoftheDelawareAviationMuseumFoundationtourshasbeenplannedto helpvisitorsachieveinsightthroughitscollectionofvintagemilitaryaircraftandartifactsandarenownedreferencelibrary.

TheJeffreyL.EthelAviationLibrarycontainsthousandsofaviation-relatedbooks andalargeandvariedcollectionofaviation magazines,videos,technicaldocumentation andaviation-relatedfictionandnon-fiction books.Itoffersarichcollectionofperiod-

correctartifacts thatalsohelpsput visitorsintouch withAmerican history.

Toschedule atourofthe DelawareAviation MuseumFoundationorthelibrary, sendanemailto info@delawareaviationmuseum.org,orcallthemuseumat(443) 458-8926.

Aircraftinthe museum’scollection

Foundedin2004atDelawareCoastal AirportinGeorgetown,theDAMFisanIRS 501(c)(3)not-for-profitorganizationdedicatedtopromotingandpreservingthehistory ofaviationwithaspecificfocusintheFirst State.

Enthusiastsofvintageaircraftorclassic machinerycanenjoyexaminingtheimpressivelineupofaircraftinitscollection,someof whichareamongthemostfamousinthe country’shistory.Themuseum’scollection—

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whichprovidesacloselookattheaircraft thathelpedshapeWorldWarII—includesthe NorthAmericanB-25JMitchell“Panchito,” AeroncaL-16,U-78Bobcat,DH-82CTiger Moth,DHC-1Chipmunk,L-19/O-1BirdDog andtheL17ANavion.

“Panchito”isanAmericanmedium bomberintroducedin1941andnamedin honorofBrig.Gen.William“Billy”Mitchell,apioneerofU.S.militaryaviation.TheB-25was flownineverytheaterofWorldWarII.Post-

war,theB-25remained inserviceandoperated acrossfourdecades.

Historicalflight adventures

Foralimitedtime, themuseumisoffering theopportunitytosoar onthewingsoftheaircraftinitsimpressivecollection.TheDAMFis partneringwiththeCapitalWingoftheCommemorativeAirForce,locatedinCulpeper,Va., toofferanopportunitytoflyinacombination ofwarbirds.

OnJuly13and14,aviationbuffscanride aboard“Panchito”attheGeneseoNational WarplaneMuseuminGeneseo,N.Y.TheexperiencewillalsobeofferedfromJuly21-27at theEAAAirVentureinOshkosh,Wisc.Participantswillbeabletoexaminethebombbay

andexactreplicasofthebombs,andcount machinegunsatbothevents.“Panchito”appearstodayexactlyastheoriginaldidonOkinawaduringthesummerof1945,whenit carriedoutitsbombingmissionsoverJapan. Would-beflyersmayscheduleaflight onlinetorideaboardoneofthesewarbirds, includingsomeofthemostcelebratedplanes thathelpedwinWorldWarIIandbuildanation.

B-25flighttraining

Visitorsmayalsoearnapilot-in-command(PIC)typeratingorasecond-in-command(SIC)typerating,ortakeaone-hour introductoryflightatthecontrolsofaWorld WarIIbomber.TheaircraftweremadefamousbyGen.JimmyDoolittleinDoolittle’s Tokyoraid—thefirstairraidconductedon theJapanesemainlandbytheU.S.military,on

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Mixthingsupandskiptheusualbarhoppingtocatchalocal,liveperformanceofmagic,music,comedyordrama atoneofseveralentertainmentvenues!

n MiltonTheatre: LocatedinhistoricDowntown Milton. miltontheatre.com

n DickensParlourTheatre: HousedontheGood EarthMarketcampusinOceanView. dickensparlourtheatre.com

n ClearSpaceTheatreCo.: Livetheatrejuststeps awayfromtheoceaninRehobothBeach. clearspacetheatre.org

n RiverfrontTheater: WatchtheSecondStreet PlayersonthesouthbankoftheMispillionRiver indowntownMilford. secondstreetplayers.com

n PossumPointPlayers: VisitthiscommunitytheatreatPossumHallinGeorgetown. possumpointplayers.org

MovieTheaters

Rainydayscallforrestandrelaxation,sowhynotcatch amovie?

n ClaytonTheatre: Delaware’sonlysingle-screen theaterstillinoperation! theclaytontheatre.com

n CinemaArtTheater: Featuringarosteroffirstrunindies,documentaries,featuresandinternationalfilms. rehobothfilm.com

n MoviesatMidway: Watchthelatestandgreatest inRehobothBeach. moviesatmidway.com

n MilfordMovies9: Astate-of-the-artmovie theaterwithheated/recliningseats. milfordmovies9.com

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto|ShaunLambert ClaytonTheatreshinesreadyformoviegoersofallages.

LiveMusic, Moviesand Bonfireson theBeach

Afteralong,hotdayonthebeach, whatbetterwaytorelaxthan withlivemusicandadrink?For weekdaywinddowns,jointhe localswithweeklymoviesand beachbonfires.

LiveMusic:

U EvansParkSummerConcerts: familyfriendly concertsandfoodtrucksinMillvilleatEvansPark. July10and24,from6-8pm.

U OceanViewSummerConcert: GatheratJohn WestParkonJune21,from7-9pm.

U BethanyBeachSeasideConcertSeries: June— October.Summerbandstandperformances:Thursdaysat7:30pmandKidsNightsonWednesdays.Fall performances:SaturdayandSundaysat6:30pm.

U MillsboroConcertsinthePark: Bringachairto CupolaParkformidweeksummerconcerts.Tuesdaysat7pm-9pm,June-August.

U SummerconcertsatHoltsLandingStatePark: Tuesdaysfrom6-8pm,June—August.

U FreemanArtsPavilion: Anoutdoorperformance venuewithover60performancesayear.For eventsandtickets,visit freemanarts.org

U MusicattheMillSummerConcertSeries: Live musicandfoodtrucksatAbbott’sMillinMilford.57:30pmonJuly11,August8,andSeptember12.

U LewesStangoParkSummerConcertSeries: LivemusicandfoodtrucksatAbbott’sMillinMilford. 5-7:30pmonJuly11,August8,andSeptember12.

U FridaysintheFields: Livemusic,foodtrucksand otheractivitiesatEagleCrestConcertsatHudson Fields.Fridaysduringthesummer,5-10pm.

MoviesandBonfiresontheBeach:

U BethanyBeachMovies: Mondaysonthebeachat duskfromJune-August.MoviesontheBandstand areFridaysatduskinSeptember.

U MondayNightMoviesonDeweyBeach: Mondaysat8:30pm,June—Augustonthebeachat DagsworthyAvenue.

U DeweyBonfiresontheBeach: Wednesdaysat 7pm,June—AugustonthebeachatDagsworthyAvenue.

U FenwickFlicks: FamilyfriendlymoviesonBayard StreetBeachat8pm,June21,July19,andAugust16.

U FenwickIslandTownBonfire Games,dancing, rafflesandmore.7-10pm,July6,atBayardStreet Beach.

BECAUSE VACATION SHOULD BE A CELEBRATION

April18,1942.

Theycanalsolearnaboutthehistoryof “Panchito”anditsmanyrolesinWorldWarII, includingexperiencingthethrillandsoundof bothCurtisWrightR-2600enginesdevelopingatotalof3,400horsepowerduringtakeoff.Theycanevenfeelthecontrolsasthey guidethispieceofhistorythroughtheskies.

B-25groundschool

Butpeopledon’thavetobepilotstoenrollintheB-25groundschool,whichonlyrequiresapassionforaviationandthedesireto learnmoreaboutthewarbird.Theinitiativeis onlyavailableonthefirstdayofSICtraining. Eachoftheinstructorshaveextensive backgroundsasprofessionalcareerpilots, andtheFederalAviationAdministration(FAA-)approvedmaintenanceprogramisdirectedbyanA&Pmechanicwithaninspector.

Therearescheduledgroundschools withtheB-25JMitchell“Panchito”onAug.911,forSICratingsforpilotsattheDelaware CoastalAirportinGeorgetown.

Meanwhile,theSIC-typeratingcourse includesthepilot’soperatingmanualforthe B-25,syllabus,checklistsandacertificateof completion.Theminimumrequirementsfor theSIC-typeratingcourseareacurrentU.S. third-classmedicalcertificate,PrivatePilot certificateandamulti-enginerating.

TheSIC-typeratingincludesaone-day groundschool,B-25pilot’soperatinghandbook,syllabus,checklists,lunch,logbookentry andcertificateofcompletionforFAAapproval ofSIC-typerating.

Finally,ifyouheadintoOceanCity,MDon August24-25thfortheOceanCityAirshow, you’llhavetheopportunitytoseethefamousB25J“Panchito”inaction!

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| SusanLyons —The LabyrinthatOceanViewislocatedattheOcean ViewPresbyterianChurch.It’sjustoneofmany labyrinthsinSussexCounty.

Slowdownintheslowerlower

Asageneralrule,southernDelaware isaplacefullofwonderfulpeoplethat shareastrongfocusoncommunity,small businesses,andtakingtheirtimetoenjoya slowerwayoflife.WhichmakesitaperfectplacetofindalittleR&Rfromthe fast(er)-pacedexistenceofmetroand suburbanliving.Butweareatourismdestination.Whichmeansduringhighseason, itcangetalittlestressfularoundherewith thecrowds,traffic,andshoppinglines.

Wewantyoutoenjoyyourtimeinour corner oftheworld,sowe’resharingaselectionofplacestorelax,restore,and renewyourbodyandmindbeforeheading backintothehustleandbustleofeveryday life.

RelaxinaLabyrinth

Anancientpracticefoundinmany faithsandbeliefsystems;walkinga labyrinthisaformofactivemeditation. Quietyourmind.Clarifyyourthoughts. Reflect,andletgo.

Editor’snote: Manylabyrinthsare foundonchurchgrounds,butreligion and/orspiritualityisnotarequirementto visitorwalkalabyrinth.

n OceanViewPresbyterianChurch www.ovpc.org/Mission.html

n St.Mark’sEpiscopalChurch www.stmarksde.church

n St.George’sChapel www.allsaintsandstgeorges.org

n TheLutheranChurchofOurSavior www.lcosrehoboth.org/prayer-labyrinth

n EpworthRehobothBeach www.epworth.faith.com

n St.Peter’sEpiscopalChurch www.stpeterslewes.org

n PilottownCemetery www.stpeterslewes.org

n TraumaSpecialistsofDE www.traumaspecialistsofde.com

n LavenderFields www.lavenderfieldsde.com

RestorewithYoga

Connectyourbody,breath,andmind. Findrelaxationwhileyoubuildstrengthand flexibility.Regardlessofyourleveloffamiliarityorskillwithyoga,there’ssomething foreveryone(IncludingKangarooyoga).

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v BethanyBeachBooks: Locatedonlyafew stepsofftheboardwalkinBethanyBeach. bethanybeachbooks.com

v BethanyBeachComics&Gaming: DelawareBeach’spremierecomicbookstore. facebook.com/ComicsAndGamingBBD/

v TurningPagesBookLounge: Qualityused booksjustminutesfromBethanyBeach. turningpagesbooklounge.com

v TheBookDrop: AnextensionofBethany BeachBooks.Stopbytheirheadquarterstosign upfortheirbooksubscriptionandvisitthemini bookstore.| thebookdrop.com

v BrowseaboutBooks: LocatedinRehoboth Beachandknownnotonlyforbooks,butafantasticselectionoftoys,stationery,andunique gifts.| browseaboutbooks.com

v Biblion: Curatedcontemporaryandantiquarian books,uniquegreetingcards&stationeryitems, literarygifts,andoriginalartinhistoricLewes. biblionbooks.com

v Ogre’sGrove: Milton’slocalcomicshop—geeky goodsmaycurlaroundyourlimbsanddemand youbringthemhome!| ogresgrove.com

ExploreCoastalDelawareart| LeoKahl —This brightpaintingtitled‘Drones,’wasselected forthecoverofthisyear’sissueof ExploreCoastalDelaware.

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withthismediumthatheonlyoccasionallyplayedwithpreviously.Adiscoveryofspontaneityand unpredictabilityinthelooseflowand drippingpaintresonatedwithhim.Butit wastheabilitytosimulatethewayhe sawlightthatlaunchedhimonajourney.

“Itwasajourneyof6years,to stopbeinganillustratorandbecomea painter.Theengineerinmecameout.I wantedtoreverseengineerit.Iwanted toknowexactlyhowwatercolorisdone andhowitworks,fromitshistorytoits chemistry.Itooksomeworkshops.I studied;Ifollowedthegreats.Istudied withAlvaroCastagnet—oneofmyfavoritewatercolorartists.”

Kahlbelieveditwouldtake100 paintingtogetthehangofwatercolors, sohepainted101andthenpublisheda bookshowcasinghisprogressionand personaljourney.It’sastunninghomagetothededicationandpassionof process.

Today,Kahlisteachingthisprocess tostudentsofhisown.“Mydreamisto

helpotherpeople,andtoteach.I’d eventuallyliketotravelthecountry teachingwatercolorsinmulti-day workshops.Iteachalittledifferently thanmost.I’vealwaysbeengoodat simplifyinghowandwhytodosomething.Workshopscanbeexhaustive, andIdon’twantthat.Iwantpeopleto enjoyit—thepaintdripping,splashing, don’tgetboggeddowninthedetails andhavefun!Assoonasyourfeellike you’reworking,you’renothavingfun.”

Thissummer,LeoKahlcanbe foundteachingworkshopsandclasses attheRehobothArtLeagueandthe

OceanCityArtLeague,aswellasat variousartshowsthroughouttheyear.

ArtShows: July6: St.Peter’sArtShow—Lewes. August3-4,10-11: RehobothArt LeagueAnnualOutdoorShow. August17-September30: OceanCity ArtLeagueWetPaintsale.

ExploreCoastalDelawareart| LeoKahl —Kahl’s watercolors,clockwise,fromleft:‘MeetUs AtHoopers;’‘CapeHenlopenHistoryLesson;’and‘FirstTurn.’

Artworkisalwaysavailableforreview attheartist’shomestudio,byappointment. ToviewmoreofKahl’swork,signup forworkshops,andpurchasehisbook,visit www.leokahlwatercolors.com.

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warmsmilesofpassersbythat’sreminiscent ofasmalltown.It’sthiscombination—marryingthehistorymanyinlandSouthern Delawaretownssharewiththecamaraderie ofaclose-knitcommunity—thatmakesMilfordfeellikeahometown,evenonyourfirst visit.

“There’ssomethingaboutthequaintnessofasmalltown—ofgettingaway,but stillfeelingathomethatIthink’sreallyniceto DowntownMilford,”saidLeBright,pointingout theblendoftheoldandnewindowntown thatmakesitanexceptionalplace.

Oneattractioninwhichtheseopposite idealsofthepastandpresentcoalescenceis theMilfordMuseum,whichhousesartifacts safeguardingMilford’searlyandmodernhistory.Anyonewithanopenafternoonandan interestinlocalhistorywillfindthemselves drawninbythedisplaysshowcasingMilford’s shipbuildingpastandcanstayforthestories ofMilfordianswhobroughtprosperityand changetotheirhometown.

There’sthe“ThankYouForYourService” exhibit,payinghomagetoMilfordianveterans whoservedineverywarsubsequenttothe

AmericanRevolution.Oneofthemorewhimsicalandbelovedexhibitsisthe“Ladybug Room,”whichhousesretiredteacherMollie Brown-Rust’sladybug-themedcollectibles. Theymemorializethetimewhenhersecondgradeclasshelpedpasslegislationnaming theladybugDelaware’sstatebug.

“It’snotamuseumwhereyoucango throughinsay20minutes.There’salottosee here,”saidDirectorofOutreach&DevelopmentTomSummers.

Thatsenseoffeelingathomewhileon vacationisalsoachievedthroughthearrayof communityeventsheldthroughouttheyear thatbringresidentsandvisitorstogetheras iftheywereneighbors.

WhileoneofthemostpopularcommunityeventsorganizedbyDowntownMilford Inc.istheBug&BudFestivalinApril,some smallereventsareheldthroughoutthesummerandfall.BetweenMayandOctober,allof WalnutStreetwillbeclosedoffandtransformedintoacommunity-wideblockparty onthefirstFridayofeverymonthbetween4 and9p.m.KnownasFirstFridays,theevent willfeaturelivemusic,freechildren’sactivitiesandfoodtrucks.

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ButchComegys OneofthemanyartboatsondisplayinMilford.

AttheRiverwalkFarmers’Market, Delaware’slongest-runningfarmers’market, visitorscansupportDelawareagriculture andenjoyfreshlocally-grownproduceevery SaturdaymorninginMaythroughOctober. IfyourtripfallsinSeptember,consider attendingtheRiverwalkFreedomFestival,the MilfordChamberofCommerce’sannual touchstoneeventcommemoratingtheanniversaryofSept.11.It’llfeaturelivemusic, morethan150vendors,aPet-rioticPetPark, carshowandtheDuckDashdownthe MispillionRiver.

Editor’sNote:

DuringyouvisittoMilford,dostopat DolceBakeryandCoffeeShopforwhat thisheavily-caffeinatededitorbelievesto bethe“bestcupofcoffeeinsouthern Delaware”.

ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| Submitted UnwindwiththeroosatCoastalWilds.

n AtlasYogaHealingArts www.atlasyogahealing.com

n OceanVayuYoga www.oceanvayuyoga.com

n KaiutYogaBethanyBeach www.kaiutyogabethanybeach.com

n BethanyBeachYoga www.bethanybeachyoga.com

n CoastalWilds www.coastalwilds.com

n YogaVibezStudios www.yogavibezstudios.com

n SummerRainYoga www.summerrainyoga.com

n HeartwishHealingCenter www.heartwishmassage.com

n RehobothBeachYogaCenter www.rehobothbeachyoga.com

n The YogaStudio www.theyogastudiorehoboth.com

n OneLoveYoga www.oneloveyoga.co

n SoulfireCollective www.soulfirecollective.com

n DimitraYoga www.dimitrayoga.com

RenewataDaySpa

Indulgeandpamperyourbody.Banish stiffmusclesandrejuvenateyourskin throughavarietyoffull-bodyskintreatmentsandmassage.Spendthedayina tranquilatmospherebringingyourbody backintobalance.

n OceanovaSpa www.oceanovaspa.com

n BethanyMassage&HealingArts www.bethanymassage.com

n ZenSpa www.zenspafenwick.com

n Vogueon24 www.purebeautyandwellnessde.com

n OneWellnessSpa&Boutique www.onewellnessspa.com

n AvenueInn&Spa www.avenueinn.com/spa

n TheBellmoreInn&Spa www.thebellmoor.com

n UrbanFloat www.urbanfloat.com

n AvenueApothecary&Spa www.avenuedayspa.com

n BarefootontheBeach www.barefootonthebeachspa.com

n ReelaxSpa www.reelaxspa.com

n Ebb&FlowSpa www.ebbflowspa.com

n NestSpa&Skincare www.nestspaskincare.com

Something Savory

Delawareisfastmakingitselfknown fortheculinarydelightsfoundupanddown it’scoast,withsomethingforjustabout everyone.Andwhileweabsolutelyencourageyoutotryoutanynumberofthe amazingrestaurantsthroughoutour coastaltowns,wecannotignorethedeliciouseatsofferedupbyourfavoritefood trucks!Whenyoudon’tfeellikewaitingfor a table,orjustwanttograbaquickbitefor lunch,whileenjoyingsomelivemusicor localevents,there’sprobablyafoodtruck nearbywithsomethingthat’ssuretodelightyourtastebuds.

n TipsyFlamingo

www.instagram.com/tipsyflamingode n ElGordoTacoMX

www.facebook.com/ElGordoTacoMx

n UpscaleCrab&Seafood

www.upscaleseafood.com

n UncleB’sKitchen www.facebook.com/unclebskitchen302

n Pretzelvania

www.pretzelvaniade.com

n TacoReho | www.tacoreho.com

n CucinaVeloceFastItalian www.fast-italian.com

n LocosPinkTacos

www.instagram.com/locospinktacos

n Hammer&Horns

www.brimminghornmeadery.com

n FlippinWaffles |www.flippinwaffles.com

n ChangingMains

www.changingmains.com

n MojosTo-Go

www.facebook.com/groups/1848083512 026941

n Boyle’sBites

www.facebook.com/p/Boyles-Bites100063820939587

n Dixie’sDownhomeCooking

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000 63644857070

Something Sweet

Wealsoknowthere’sonetastytreat thatmostpeoplecraveonasweltering summerday—icecream!Stopbyoneof ourlocalcreameriesforfresh,local-made, frozengoodnessandfeellikeakidagain tryingtoeatitallbeforeitmelts!

n AgapeCreameryattheMillvilleBoardwalk www.millvilleboardwalk.com/agape-creamery

n Bonkey’sIceCream&SnoballsinOcean ViewandMillville www.bonkeys.com

n Vanderwende’sFarmCreamerywithlocationsinBridgeville,Greenwood,Dewey Beach, andFenwickIsland www.vanderwendefarmcreamery.com

n MarigoldCreameryinLewes www.marigoldcreamery.com

n KingsHomemadeIceCreaminLewesand Milton www.kingshomemadeicecream.com

n TheIceCreamStoreinRehobothBeach www.rehobothbeachicecream.com

n MalibuBeachEats

www.facebook.com/MalibusBeachEats

n GrandpaMac

www.instagram.com/_grandpa__mac

n StreetKitchen

www.thestreetkitchenmd.com

n FatVinny’s |www.fatvinnys.com

n Carl’sGourmetHots

www.carlsgourmethotsandsandwiches.c om

n LuvThai |www.luvthaide.com

n GirlsOnFire

www.facebook.com/p/Girls-on-FireLLC-100084598606797

n SmashmouthBurgers www.smashmouthde.com

n CocoMangoIslandGrille www.cocomangofoodtruck.com

n ZaikkaOnWheels

www.zaikka.com

n TasteoftheSouthStreetKitchens www.totsstreetkitchens.com

n HopkinsFarmCreameryinLewes www.hopkinsfarmcreamery.com Alsosoldat:

n BaRoosIceCreaminBethanyBeach www.facebook.com/baroosicecream

n TheBlueScoopinSelbyville www.bluescoopde.com

n TheMillCreameryinRehobothBeach www.facebook.com/p/The-Mill-Creamery-100070396152114