Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
Abbott's Mill Nature Center features beautiful trails that take the visitor through a lush deciduous and Atlantic White Cedar woodlands. Sections of the trail…
Birding
Birding Sites in Kent County
Delaware’s Quaint Villages have something for outdoor enthusiasts and animal lovers alike. The Delaware Bay stretches along the state of Delaware and offers plentiful wildlife, making it the perfect spot for bird watching and getting fresh air while on vacation. Stroll along stretches of wetland while snapping shots of native Delaware bird species. Had enough exercise, or want to relax during your stay? Take the car out for a spin and roll the windows down as you cruise through the wildlife refuge, taking in each peaceful moment.
Blackbird State Forest
The northernmost state forest in Delaware, Blackbird totals more than 5,400 acres, and features a mix of oak, yellow-poplar, maple, gum, and hickory trees which…
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
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…
Browns Branch County Park
Browns Branch includes 38 acres of forested floodplain and 40 acres of former tilled uplands, with the latter being converted to active recreation such as…
Delaware Aquatic Resources Education Center
The Aquatic Resources Education (ARE) Center is operated by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife, with a focus on wetlands, fishing, horseshoe crabs and…
Delaware Bayshore Byway
The Bayshore Byway in Kent County boarders the Delaware Bay and is commonly known as State Route 9 throughout most of the corridor. Other byway roads connect…
DuPont Nature Center
The DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve is located where the Mispillion River and Cedar Creek converge and feed into the Delaware Bay. Owned…
Fork Branch Nature Preserve
Fork Branch Nature Preserve – contains mature upland forest and is the second largest forest tract in the St. Jones River watershed and coastal plain pond…
Killens Pond State Park & Water Park
The Bike Trail follows the main access road and runs parallel to Killens Pond Road on an easy grade over a paved or crushed stone surface.The Pondside Trail…
Little Creek Wildlife Area
Wildlife area consisted of over 4,700 acres of natural habitat including tidal marsh and agricultural fields to provide public hunting and fishing. Please call…
St. Jones Reserve
The St. Jones Reserve component of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) is located on the north shore of the St. Jones River, off Kitts…
St. Jones River Greenway
The St. Jones River Greenway is a planned 14-mile long river-side pathway linking the Greater Dover, Central Kent County area to the Delaware Bay. The Greenway…
Woodland Beach Wildlife Area
Over 6,300 acres near Smyrna and the Delaware Bay. Popular place for wildlife photography and birding. Please call ahead for hours of operation and or seasonal…