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UPDATED: Over 3000 People Hiked Maryland State Parks & 1400 Hiked Delaware State Parks on January 1st
Over 3000 people took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks on January 1st. Hikers had over 50 different hike options statewide. Over 2000 took part in ranger-led hikes ā over 4400 miles. Over 1100 hikers completed about 2300 miles of self-guided hikes. Maryland State Parks kicked off a new challenge for 2026…
Read MoreUpdate: 2 Men Charged With Burglaries at Local School and a Del. State Park
Two Felton men have been charged in connection with two burglaries over the weekend: one at Lake Forest North Elementary School, the other at Killens Pond State Park. According to Felton Police, an alarm went off from the School Sunday shortly before 3:00 a.m. Police determined that two suspects broke two screens to get in…
Read MoreDNREC Special Voucher Distribution for Additional Surf Fishing Permits on Wed, April 14
In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year surf fishing permits for 2021, with a special voucher distribution Wednesday, April 14. Those who wish to purchase one of…
Read MoreKillens Pond SP Will Close To Public Sat. For X-Country Championships
Killens Pond State Park in Kent County will be closed to the public this Saturday. It’s for the safety of participants in the state Cross Country championships. According to the DIAA, no spectators will be permitted at Saturday’s races. Arrangements are being made for the DIAA to live-stream the girls’ and boys’ division one and…
Read MoreKillens Pond Water Park Cleared To Reopen
After being closed during the hottest week of the year, Killens Pond State Park’s water park will reopen to the public Friday. The water park was closed last week when it was discovered that a staff member tested positive for coronavirus. According to the Department of Natural Resources, contact tracing was completed through the Division…
Read MoreKillens Pond Water Park Closed, Staffer Tests Positive For COVID-19
Just one week after reopening for the season, the water park at Killens Pond State Park is closing for one week. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources a staff member at the park has tested positive for coronavirus. That staff member is asymptomatic. Eleven other staffers at the water park who were determined…
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