Two weeks ago, I posted about the Lewes Maritime Trail, a 4-mile route highlighting the town’s connection to the sea. Today, I’m sharing another fascinating historical site: The Fort Miles Museum, located within the expansive Cape Henlopen State Park.
To reach the museum by vehicle, travel to the end of Savannah Road toward Lewes Beach, [...]
While I’ve always appreciated all of the beautiful nature spots in Sussex County, I’m especially grateful for the Rotary Club’s Great Walks & Trails Guide and am going to continue posting about some of the most interesting ways to experience nature down near the beach.
This week I’m spotlighting a very walkabout that’s especially [...]
As Spring heads into summer, the lengthening days promise all kinds of fun in our communities around the beaches. And thanks to the Cape Gazette’s Festivals Guide https://www.capegazette.com/affiliate-post/festival-season-starts-here-cape-gazette%E2%80%99s-spring-summer-festivals/302281, there’s no shortage of options for outdoor activity. Here are some highlights for [...]
I’ve had a great time spotlighting several interesting stories in the Cape Gazette’s Spring Home and Garden Guide over the past few weeks. And since a lot of that is about hard work in your yard and meeting with home improvement folks I’m glad to move on to the simple joys of recreation, music and other arts events showcased in the new [...]
Delaware has always been proud of its history. As the first state to ratify the Constitution in 1787, we’ve often led the way for the nation. Today, we are leading once again—but this time, it’s in the realm of healthcare infrastructure and medical [...]
Once again, I find myself turning back to the Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden Guide for outstanding ways to update and increase the value of our homes. I am spotlighting two more great subjects: installing outdoor lighting to extend your enjoyment of your home late into the evening, and finding a contractor who can transform your home improvement dreams into [...]
Why your 2026 home improvement decisions deserve careful thought—and how to get the best ROI.
Last week I posted some thoughts to help you plan gardens that are apt to do well in
Delaware’s climate and also spotlighted some upcoming Garden Tours down near the beaches
that will inspire you to make it happen. With special thanks to The Cape Gazette for creating [...]
There is a brief, magical window in Sussex County right around late March. The winter chill is finally losing its grip, the first crocuses are peeking through the soil in Zwaanendael Park, and—most importantly—our world-class local restaurants haven't yet reached "2-hour-wait" status. Before the Spring Break crowds arrive and the summer [...]
Two awesome things happened in the past week. We had our first couple of days of warm sunshine (followed by a blustery cold spell) and the Cape Gazette published its Spring 2026 Home & Garden Guide. It’s full of information that will motivate you to get outside and make some magic with your yard, with two features that are especially [...]
Last week, I spotlighted several fun places that make for easy day trip. This week, with more insights from the USA Today Network and our amazing News Journal, I’m looking just over the horizon to Pennsylvania.
All of these lovely places are within a few hours drive from Wilmington, and they offer a diverse array of experiences for folks [...]