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This one, about waterside dining options, [...]
I love every part of Delaware, from the culturally-rich city of Wilmington and its peaceful suburbs, to Dover where I celebrate my service in the U.S. Air Force, to our festive and relaxing beach towns that are cherished by vacationers and residents alike. But there are some days where I’m especially loving the town of Lewes, where we [...]
If you visit the Communities link https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/ at the Active Adults Web site you’ll see several dozen neighborhoods through Delaware offering a range of features. Some are comprised primarily of homes and perhaps a pool. Others have more amenities – with pickleball courts, club houses and walking trails [...]
You know you’re hitting peak summer when homes and businesses are festooned with red, white and blue decorations, tables are laden with the freshest possible fruits and vegetables from our wonderful farms, and the air becomes charged with anticipation for parades and fireworks from the northern tip of our state to the beach towns in the [...]
A few days ago I wrote a post about Delaware’s extensive array of farmers markets, which make it possible for all of us to enjoy fresh vegetables, produce, meats and dairy products almost every month of the year [...]
Delaware residents and restauranteurs cherish the farmers who bring us fresh vegetables, produce and dairy items all year – especially during the summer and fall when the bounty feels endless. And one benefit of living in such a small state is that you never have to drive far to find a farmers market offering fresh items that you can buy [...]
Last week I posted some smart insider tips for perfect days at the beaches along Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2025/06/09/check-out-these-insider-tips-on-how-to-have-the-perfect-beach-day/. I spotlighted some different types of beaches, including those along the bay that are better if [...]
JUNE OUGHT TO BE DEEMED HOME DÉCOR MONTH AT THE BEACH
Finding your perfect home is a wonderful feeling. Finding beautiful furnishings, art and outside plantings and fixtures can turn it into a forever source of joy. We experience this often with folks who select homes in the new and well-established communities we know so well. Many are [...]
CHECK OUT THESE INSIDER TIPS ON HOW TO HAVE THE PERFECT BEACH DAY
Well, it’s officially beach season! And if you’ve lived in southern Delaware for a while you know that means you’re apt to spend time with LOTS of people who love the surf and sand as much as you do. You might also have some insider knowledge about the best ways and best [...]
ENJOY ACTIVE AND FUN LEISURE TIME AT THE BEACH THIS JUNE
A couple of weeks ago I opened the pages of the Cape Gazette’s Spring and Summer Festivals Guide https://www.capegazette.com/center/festival-season-here/289349 to spotlight some cool happenings in May. Turns out that was just the start, because June is full of fun things to do as well. Here are some [...]