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Lyle Gun Firing & Museum Tour
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General Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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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. Top off the tour by watching park staff fire an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve at 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Bike Fresh Pond
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Join a Park Naturalist and explore a lesser-known part of Delaware Seashore State Park, the Fresh Pond Tract. This section of the park has 5 miles of trails that meander through hardwood forest, meadow, and marsh habitats. The trail is a mix of crushed stone, boardwalk, and packed earth. Bring your own bike! $5 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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Breeches Buoy Rescue Drill Reenactment
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Special Event Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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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 over 100 years ago. Demonstration includes firing the Lyle gun (a small cannon) and a rescue from the "wreck pole". Seating is limited; bring your own chair. $8 per person. Cost includes museum admission. Pre-register online or purchase tickets at the door. In the event of inclement weather, please call 302-227-6991 for updates. Prices: General Admission: $8.00 |
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Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Go for a hike through Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island's Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Lantern Tour
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago. 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 person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
Prices: General Admission: $10.00 |
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DIY Nautical Ornaments
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Create nautical-themed ornaments for the holiday season while learning about the maritime history of the Delaware coast. We provide all the materials and instruction. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$20 per person
Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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Upcycling: Nautical Flag Art
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Art Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join park interpretive staff and 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 word in nautical flags on a piece of rustic, reclaimed wood from park picnic tables and beach boardwalks. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $25 per person$25 per person
Prices: Public: $25.00 |
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DIY Sea Salt Scrub
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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It's time to get a little salty! Join a park interpreter to learn about the water salinity of Delaware Seashore. Harvest sea water to make some all natural sea salt and use it to create a scrub for your skin! Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$15 per person
Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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CSI: Costal Science Investigation
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Investigate the dune ecosystem and shoreline surrounding the Indian River Life-Saving Station to uncover the truth behind little mysteries you might encounter while exploring Delaware Seashore State Park's beaches. Suggested for ages 4-8. Chaperones must purchase a ticket. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Intro to Surf Fishing
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Fishing Tour |
3 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren't sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels and bait are provided. Ages 12 and up. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$25 per person
Prices: Public: $25.00 |
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A Sunday Drive: Hidden Gems of the Inland Bays
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Nature Tour |
6 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Hop aboard the state parks minibus for a Sunday drive and see the bays from all different angles! This all-day adventure will begin and end at the Indian River Inlet and will circumnavigate Rehoboth & Indian River Bays, stopping at seven state-owned bayfront properties: Thompson Island Nature Preserve, Angola Neck Preserve, Massey¿s Landing, Okie Preserve, Holts Landing State Park, the Assawoman Canal, and Fresh Pond. The total hiking distance for the whole day will be about 4-5 miles. Pack a picnic lunch and bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. And the end of the tour, if you simply can¿t get enough of the scenery, be sure to continue your adventurous day with a self-guided hike at Burton Island Nature Preserve or a sunset walk over the Indian River Inlet bridge. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $40 per person. Prices: Public: $40.00 |
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Beach Bonfire & Guided Bridge Hike
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Evening Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Hike to the top of the iconic Indian River Inlet bridge and learn about how man and natural forces have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Combine the evening with a bonfire on the beach, complete with roasted marshmallows! Call 302-227-6991 to pre-register. $8 per person
Prices: Public: $8.00 |
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Introduction to Kayaking
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Interested in trying one of our kayak tours, but don't have much paddling experience? We're here to help! Our ACA-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. Participants must bring a bottle of water and wear closed-toe shoes. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. To register after that, call 302-227-6991. $40 per person Prices: General Admission: $40.00 |
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Paddling Station Cove
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 30 min.
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Moderate
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*Previous paddling experience required* 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 makes up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 16 and up. Participants must bring a bottle of water and wear closed-toe shoes. If you do not have any prior paddling experience, we highly recommend signing up for our Introduction to Kayaking program before attempting this tour. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. To register after that, call 302-227-6991. $40 per person Prices: General Admission: $40.00 |
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Marsh Exploration
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Explore Rehoboth Bay and surrounding marshes like never before! Participants will use hand-held dip nets to collect and identify a variety of marine life. Closed-toe shoes are required to walk through shallow water. Pre-registration required. Ages 5 and up. Chaperones and observers must purchase tickets. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve at 302-227-6991. $5 per person Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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All Washed Up
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Lecture |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Explore the variety of objects that have washed up at Delaware Seashore State Park, from whelk to warheads! A park interpreter will share some common and not-so-common beach finds and how you should handle them. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 7 and up. $6 per person. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Holts Landing: Get in Touch with the Marsh
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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The marsh at Holts Landing is full of amazing sights and sounds, but have you ever wondered what it FEELS like? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on program that will let you touch everything from animal pelts to plant specimens to that sticky marsh mud. Meet at Holts Landing State Park. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 6 and up. $6 per person. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |