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    Augustine Wildlife Area

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    Fort Delaware State Park - Officer quarters.

    Fort Delaware State Park

    4.5(27 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    If you like history you will like touring the fort. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable,…read morehelpful and willing to tell you about the fort and the way people lived on pea island. I had no idea the fort served as a prison housing confederate soldiers during the civil war and the replica prison barracks were interesting. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent. The mosquitoes are fierce if there's no wind. Repellent is sold in the visitor center and the shop if you forget it. Worth visiting and I'm glad we did.

    This was a really cool park, and you get to (have to) ride a boat to it. There was a decent amount…read moreof parking near the visitor center, but there were other events in the area, so it could vary. It's a small gift shop and a place to buy tickets, and then the boat leaves on the half hour to the fort. This is a lesser-known Civil War site because it didn't see any battle action, but it was a great representation of an army strong hold + POW encampment. My favorite part was the reenactors who are in period dress and are there for discussion of life on site in 1864. These actors are incredibly knowledgeable, and when I went it wasn't crowded, so it allowed for a good discourse asking them about their occupation and role at the fort. Then there are plenty of rooms to walk through with self-guided signs. Restrooms and a small shop for souvenirs/water is available. There is also a midday boat ride to Fort Mott, but I didn't have the time to travel there. A tram gets you to and from boat to fort. If you keep an eye on the time, it's very reliable. Every employee seemed very enthusiastic about the site, which helped make the experience special. It was a great historic site and one I hope more people go visit.

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    Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Don't eat

    Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

    4.6(25 reviews)
    16.5 mi

    WOW what an active NWR tonight. This location has tidal salt marsh, birding destination with…read moretrails, observation towers & a 12-mile wildlife auto drive. We unfortunately arrived after the visitor center closed but called before it closed to ask for the passport stamp to be on a piece of paper and left outside for us and they DID!!! Also Included was a brochure with two stickers of the local wildlife. The horseshoe crab is the official marine animal of Delaware and plays an important role in Delaware Bay ecosystem. Also a sticker of a red knot. It's one of the longest annual migrating birds on Earth traveling up to 9,300 miles and during their spring migration most of them can be found in the Delaware Bay region. It was nice to enjoy the auto tour. We did hike up to one of the observation decks for a video and view but it started to rain so we took advantage of the paved auto tour. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge protects one of the largest remaining expanses of tidal salt marsh in the mid-Atlantic region. The refuge, located along the coast of Delaware bay, is mostly marsh, but also includes freshwater impoundment and upland habitats that are managed for migratory birds and other wildlife. Established in 1937 as a link in the chain of refuges extending from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. It is primarily a refuge and breeding ground for migrating birds and other wildlife. The value and importance of Bombay Hook for migratory bird protection and conservation has increased through the years, primarily due to the management of the refuge and the loss of high quality habitat along the Atlantic Flyway.  Very happy we came today. Stamp #86 in the book

    Always something to see - summer has lots of flies so beware. Each season is different. The 12…read moremile drive is great. Go slow and look around and maybe go around again.

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