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Enjoy Delaware's Lovely Home-Grown Wines (and extras!)

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If you’re recently moved to Delaware, here’s something you might not know: we are becoming a desired destination for people who love wine! Because we live and work in downtown Lewes, we’re well acquainted with the offerings at Nassau Vineyards, located just a couple of miles from the heart of town. But whether you live in New Castle, Kent [...]

CHECK OUT MORE WONDERFUL DELAWARE STATE PARKS

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Recently I did the first of two posts especially suited to people who love being active outside https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2024/06/12/delaware-is-full-of-great-hiking-trails-part-one/. It focuses on several wonderful Delaware state parks in New Castle County that offer walking and biking trails, along with many places [...]

Historic Downtown Spotlights – Lewes

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As you scroll through the neighborhoods spotlighted on our Web site you’ll see that most are carefully designed to offer lots of amenities just outside your door. Whether you want to spend a day at the pool, play tennis or pickleball, host a party in the community center, or take a long walk on scenic trails, you’re buying into a lifestyle [...]

Delaware is Full of Great Hiking Trails – Part One

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A lot of people enjoy lazy summer days when they can lounge by a beach or by a pool. Others like to keep moving, with mild to vigorous levels of exertion on a hike or a bike. If that describes you, and if you live in Delaware, there are lots of places where you can find fresh air, shade and beautiful vistas. Here are some local favorites in [...]

Spend a Cool Summer at Brandywine Valley Attractions

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I show a lot of love for Sussex County and the beaches in my blog posts because Bill and I enjoy everything about living in Lewes. But Delaware is full of many more beautiful and enjoyable places that are within walking or easy driving distance of all of the neighborhoods spotlighted on our Web site [...]

There's So Much Fun on Tap for Memorial Day Weekend!

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Memorial Day weekend is coming up, with an endless array of fun things to do from the top of the state down to the beaches. Here are some highlights:

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Delaware Today magazine just ran a feature story about fun happenings in the Wilmington area https://delawaretoday.com/things-to-do/memorial-day-northern-delaware/. Top billing went to the [...]

Lay of the Land for 2024 Farmer's Markets in Delaware

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It might not feel super spring-like, but rest assured Delaware’s farms are once again on track to deliver another long season of bountiful harvests. In my opinion that’s one of the best things about living here – fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and seafoods that come to our farmer’s markets between May and November every [...]

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