October 5th, 2011
Out & About, Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware Beaches
“In 1682 one of the most significant milestones occured, when the current lands of the State of Delaware were granted to William Penn. He proclaimed that Cape Henlopen and its natural resources were to be for the common usage of the citizens of Lewes and Sussex County, thus establishing some of the first “public lands”.”
With that in mind and being that it was late in the p.m., Marisa and I took off from downtown Rehoboth Beach towards Cape Henlopen State Park.
Cape Henlopen State Park is located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958. Just east of the Cape May Lewes Ferry. It does not take long to get there from Rehoboth, especially at this time of the year.
The Park is open 7 days a week until 4 p.m. The fees are $4 for registered Delaware vehicles and $8 for out of state cars. This fees are in effect until November 30th. If you would like more info., please visit www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen.
Just like the Greyhounds were lounging at the beach in Rehoboth, the deer were out and about in the Park. It was amazing to see that they were totally unafraid. I was so near this young one; I practically could touch it.
The other ones were grazing or just hanging.
As we continued through the Park we stopped at the concession area. I always take the picture walking towards the beach. I love how it looks with the water meeting me at the end.
It was quiet and gorgeous, as usual.
The point was busy and windy, as well. The kiteboarders were having a ball.
On the Calendar:
Saturday, 10/15 is the Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Officer’s Club in the Cape Henlopen State Park. This is a fundraising event for the new children’s playground sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park.
$20 in advance or $25 at the door (entrance to the Park is included)
Tickets can be purchased at R & B Liquors at 207 Second St., Lewes, The Biden Center at the Cape Henlopen State Park, or at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce in Lewes. More info? Please call 302-858-6127.
The much awaited 23rd Annual Fantasy Trail will be:
Friday and Saturday 10/28 and 10/29 from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, 10/30 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
$5 per person (children and adults)
Wear your costumes….please!!!
Have a Great Day!!
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