Posts Tagged ‘Cape Henlopen State Park’
Bidens Return for More Beach Time!
Marine One landed around 7:43 p.m. at Gordon’s Pond carrying President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Hunter Biden. Also landing at Gordon’s was the traditional decoy. About four minutes later, the First Family boarded this motorcade headed for the Biden beach house on Far View Road. Biden fans joined the motorcade route. Here is Paulette Rappa, Sussex…
Read MoreDE Natural Resources Police Arrest 2 for Assault at Cape Henlopen State Park
Two men have been arrested by Delaware Natural Resources Police for the assault of a 7 year old child and his mother at Cape Henlopen State Park on Saturday. State Park officers were called to the fishing pier around 4:30pm and learned that 22 year old Phillip Hartana of Philadelphia and 22 year old Nicholas…
Read MoreD-Day Remembered 80 Years and 2 Days Later at Fort Miles
This past week the world paused to recognize the 80th anniversary of D-Day. And what a more appropriate place to hold such a ceremony in Delaware than at the Fort Miles Museum Overlook, on the other edge of the Atlantic, in the Cape Henlopen State Park? “I’d like them to remember the sacrifices that everyday…
Read MoreSURVEY: Cape Henlopen State Park Voted Among Best Memorial Day Destinations For Families
On Memorial Day, families across the U.S. come together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for their country with many holding backyard  barbecues and participating in group activities such as visiting national parks. As far as Memorial Day destinations for families, Cape Henlopen State Park has been voted among the best in one survey.…
Read MoreHarp Seal Rescue at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes
Several Seal Pups Rescued by MERR Recently
The MERR Institute has responded to several very young seal pups along the shore in recent days – pups young enough that they can’t forage for food independently. MERR officials will provide adequate hydration and nutritional support until they are old enough to feed on their own. They’ll also be examined to determine any underlying…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Managed Deer Hunt at Cape Henlopen State Park
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16th and 17th DNREC will close a section of Cape Henlopen State Park to accommodate a managed deer hunt. This managed hunt is open to anyone with a valid Delaware hunting license and a Delaware State Parks hunting permit (https://destateparks.com/Adventures/Hunting). There will be two sessions each day and open stands…
Read MoreDNREC Extends Ocean Lifeguard Coverage to Weekends in September
The ocean swimming areas at Delaware State Parks are typically unguarded after Labor Day, but thanks to the significant growth of the Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol under new leadership, more than 70 lifeguards were hired this year. As a result, DNREC will continue to have lifeguards at two of its four Delaware State Parks–ocean swimming…
Read MoreWater Quality Advisory – Herring Point Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park
A water quality advisory has been issued for Herring Point Beach at Cape Henlopen State Park after bacterial results were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources and increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding near the surf (shorebirds, marine mammals or other warm blooded animals) can result in…
Read MoreClosed Section of Gordons Pond Beach Reopens after Plover Nest Fails
A section of the beach at Gordon’s Pond at Cape Henlopen State Park has been reopened to beachgoers and surf fishermen after a piping plover nest found there has failed. The area was closed off in late June to protect the endangered plovers, but was reopened on Friday. DNREC officials believe red fox claimed one…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to Close Wednesday for Beachnesting Season
On Wednesday, The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park – including a stretch of ocean and bay beach will be closed by DNREC for beachnesting season. The Point has closed for much of the spring and summer since 1993 for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds – like the piping plover,…
Read MoreProposed Restaurant at Cape Henlopen State Park on Hold
A proposed restaurant for Cape Henlopen State Park is on hold. At a public meeting about the project Monday, DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Director Ray Bivens announced that DNREC and La Vida Hospitality have mutually decided not to move forward at this time with a proposed restaurant at the park. DNREC will conduct…
Read MoreREMINDER: DNREC to Host Public Meeting on Proposed Restaurant for CHSP TONIGHT
DNREC wants to hear your comments on a proposed restaurant for Cape Henlopen State Park. A public meeting will be held on Monday, December 5 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Cape Henlopen High School. DNREC will share a presentation about the proposal for the restaurant, which would be located at the north side of the…
Read MoreFort Miles Corporation Granted Tax-Exempt Status
The Fort Miles Museum has received 501-C Status as a non-profit corporation under U.S. Tax law.The Fort Miles Museum at Cape Henlopen was incorporated last December to carry out a plan to expand its array of exhibits and improve facilities.Also in the future, a visitors center will be constructed in the historical area, and an…
Read MoreGordon’s Pond Tagged with Graffiti on Same Day as Biden’s Arrival
DNREC park rangers are investigating graffiti discovered Friday morning in the Gordon’s Pond area of the Cape Henlopen State Park. Capt. John McDerby of the Delaware Natural Resources Police says around 8:30 a.m. they received a report that individuals had spray-painted graffiti in the parking lot and on Gordon’s Pond trail. This is the same…
Read MoreFunding Comes To Del. State Parks For Campground Upgrades
Campground upgrades are coming to several Delaware State Parks, thanks to funds from the American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program.Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., Delaware Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin as well as U.S. Economic Development Administration Regional Director Linda Cruz Carnall visited Cape Henlopen State Park to announce $3.2-million for enhancements to…
Read MoreCross-Country ‘Mustang Discovery Ride’ Starts At Cape Henlopen State Park
On a recent sunny morning at the beach, two women set off on the ride of a lifetime: the Mustang Discovery Ride, a journey that if completed would take them about 5,000 miles to California. This is a ride on horseback, not in a classic car. Lisanne Fear of Wyoming and Hannah Catalino of Montana…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fin Whale Dies in Delaware Bay off Cape Henlopen, Officials Investigate and Bury Carcass
UPDATED 8/29/21 – Despite best efforts to assist the 57’ young male fin whale that stranded on a sandbar on thebayside of the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, the whale ultimately beached itself for thefinal time on the oceanside of the Point on the evening of Thursday, August 26th. The whaledied on its own…
Read MorePhotos: Bidens Land in Cape Henlopen Wednesday Evening!
He was about an hour ahead of schedule when Marine One, accompanied by two decoys, touched down on the parking lot at Gordons Pond around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Multiple agencies had secured the area earlier in the day in preparation for his visit. The Bidens took a short motorcade to their home which is within…
Read MoreFishing Permits Are For Fishing, Not Beach Outings
A fishing permit does not mean a party permit on Delaware State Parks beaches… DNREC Natural Resources Police conducted a surf fishing enforcement event over the weekend at Cape Henlopen State Park, issuing citations for people who parked on the beach but were not actively engaged in surf fishing. Some people also received warnings for…
Read MoreFishing Enthusiasts Line Up Hours Before Permit Voucher Distribution
Vouchers for a Delaware surf fishing permit are going quickly. Cape Henlopen State Park was to be allocated 250 vouchers for distribution today, but they were already gone shortly after 8:00 a.m. Many fishing enthusiasts spent the night parked in their vehicles, lining up for one of one-thousand vouchers. After a cap of about 17,000…
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 MoreRescued Seal Pup Returns To The Ocean
Eloise, a grey seal pup rescued at Cape Henlopen, has been released back into the ocean at Assateague State Park. The seal was rehabilitated at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center over 42 days. She was found to be malnourished and with a few cuts on her neck. Eliose was trained how to…
Read MoreAiling Seal Pup Rescued by MERR at Cape Henlopen State Park
The Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute responded to a very young gray seal pup on Friday, Feb. 12, near the great dune at Cape Henlopen State Park. The pup, who is only about 3 weeks old and still very small, was huddled up against the dune when she was spotted by a beach…
Read More2020 A Good Year For Piping Plover Population
It was a productive summer at the Delaware beaches for nesting shorebirds. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources Thursday reported that 21 nesting pairs of piping plovers were monitored, and they produced about 51 fledglings. The small beach nesting birds are on Delaware’s state endangered list. The rate of fledglings, at 2.4 per pair of…
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