If you plan to spend Thanksgiving on the Delmarva Peninsula, consider Opting Outside. It’s the ideal day to get outside. Most people are off from work, it’s a great way to spend extra time with family and burn off a few extra calories from your Thanksgiving meal, and the day doesn’t fall during a firearms season in either Delaware or Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

If your four-legged friend loves an outdoor adventure as much as you do, you’re in luck. Nothing is worse than making plans, getting your dog in the car, only to arrive and find out the spot you wanted to walk doesn’t allow dogs. We’ve rounded up a bunch of dog-friendly trails on Delmarva where you can explore together. These dog-friendly places welcome dogs and make it easy for you both to enjoy the fresh air, open space, and Delmarvalous landscapes.

Delmarva is not really known for its fall foliage though. We don’t hold a candle to Vermont, upstate New York, or the Blue Ridge parkway. That’s probably because we don’t have enough elevation to get those scenic vistas with sweeping views of millions of trees in all their autumn glory. We also have a ton of evergreen loblolly trees that sort of drown out the possibility for an epic orange, yellow, and red landscape.

The benefits of public lands go much deeper than just outdoor recreation and adventuring. Public lands mean heritage, memories, conservation, access, community, and so much more. Help honor National Public Lands Day by going on a deep dive with me into the many ways public lands enrich our lives.

Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore is a region where history, culture, and nature come together in remarkable ways. From the sandy beaches and winding marsh creeks of the lower Chesapeake to the mysterious black waters of the Pocomoke River and the quiet coastal bays behind Assateague Island, this area offers endless opportunities to connect with both the outdoors and the state’s heritage.

The Pocomoke River and its watershed make up the ultimate playground for outdoor enthusiasts on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. The Pocomoke is the perfect backdrop for camping, fishing, paddling, hunting, birding, hiking, and even mountain biking. 

Maryland’s coastal bays have been a top destination for outdoor adventures like recreational fishing, watersports, and waterfront dining for decades. On any given sunny summer day, the Isle of Wight, Assawoman, and Sinepuxent Bays behind Ocean City are typically packed with recreational boaters, jetskis, parasails, fishing charters, and even floating tiki bars. But as you venture further south into Newport and Chincoteague Bays, the boat traffic thins out and the landscape sh

From the Wicomico River to the Pocomoke Sound, this corner of the Chesapeake offers some unique hiking options, ample paddling opportunities, and some of the best sunsets in all of Maryland. We’ve rounded up some of our top picks to help you get outdoors and make the most of the area.

We've finally taken the time to write up a Delaware Beach Access Guide! With so many different towns and state park beaches to choose from, it can be difficult to understand all the options. Some beaches have lifeguards, others permit dogs, some are on the bay, while others are on the ocean. Some have restrooms, some have showers, and some have food for purchase nearby. Depending on what your beach needs are, not every beach will be a good fit, so we've rounded up a list to m

The Dogfish Inn sits right at that sweet spot. Nestled in the historic district, this stylish boutique hotel is just a short walk or bike ride from some of Delmarva’s best trails, beaches, and waterways. 

There’s now a sweeter way to explore trails on Maryland’s Eastern Shore - lace up your boots and start hiking the Maryland Ice Cream Trail. No, it’s not an actual trail paved with sprinkles or even a rocky road (see what we did there?😉). The Maryland Ice Cream Trail ties together 14 dairy farms from the mountains to the beach that produce their own farm-fresh, Maryland-made ice cream.

It can be hard for people to know if Bombay Hook or Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is better to visit, so it’s time for another “This-or-That” post, where we break it all down for you.

Get inspired to celebrate National Bike Month by attending community biking events and exploring new bike paths on Delmarva.

Not every trail is kid-friendly. In 2020, my son couldn’t handle much more than a mile without whining and asking for snacks. We still get outside frequently now, but hiking alone usually doesn’t interest him. But if our destination has some kid-friendly “extras” he’s all for it. He enjoys exploring places that have a variety of scenery and a variety of things to do. With all the time we’ve spent venturing outdoors, I’ve developed a list of my own favorite kid-friendly trails

Not sure whether or not you want to visit Assateague, Maryland or Assateague, Virginia? We’re here to break it all down so you can decide.

The tiny village of Woodland, Delaware, is probably not the first place that comes to mind when planning a day full of outdoor adventures.

We walk trails, visit parks, hunt state forests, relax on beaches, fish from public piers, and play on playgrounds all the time without...

Believe it or not, there are eight (yes - 8!) National Wildlife Refuges on the Delmarva peninsula, with six of them open for visitation.

A large, new trail system is well underway just outside of Berlin, MD. his new tract of land currently has 12 miles of trails to explore.

Hear me out. Delmarva could be an internationally recognized destination for paddling. There are thousands of miles of waterways to explore.