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Nautical Knots
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Art Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Bowline, figure eight and double half hitch--for surfmen and sailors these were some of the essential working knots they used on a daily basis. Come to the Life-Saving Station and learn how to tie these practical knots and hear some of the history behind them. Then construct your own personal knot board to display all of your finished knots at home. Ages 10 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$15 per person
Prices: Public: $15.00 |
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Sea Glass at the Seashore
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Art Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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From sand to bottles to sea glass, dive into the history behind these beach treasures and make a magnet to take home! Learn about the origins of sea glass, scour the coastline for a piece of history, then create a unique keepsake. Recommended ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $8 per person Prices: Public: $8.00 |
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Upcycling: Nautical Flag Art
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Art Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join park interpretive staff and try your hand at an ¿upcycling¿ paint night. Learn about the history of the International Code of Signals and how it ties in with the history of the park. Paint your own word in nautical flags on a piece of rustic, reclaimed wood from park picnic tables and beach boardwalks. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $25 per person$25 per person
Prices: Public: $25.00 |
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Sea Glass Jewelry
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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DIY Nautical Ornaments
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Create nautical-themed ornaments for the holiday season while learning about the maritime history of the Delaware coast. We provide all the materials and instruction. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$20 per person
Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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DIY Sea Salt Scrub
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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It's time to get a little salty! Join a park interpreter to learn about the water salinity of Delaware Seashore. Harvest sea water to make some all natural sea salt and use it to create a scrub for your skin! Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$15 per person
Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Lantern Tour
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station's logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. $10 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
Prices: General Admission: $10.00 |
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Beach Bonfire & Guided Bridge Hike
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Evening Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Hike to the top of the iconic Indian River Inlet bridge and learn about how man and natural forces have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Combine the evening with a bonfire on the beach, complete with roasted marshmallows! Call 302-227-6991 to pre-register. $8 per person
Prices: Public: $8.00 |
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Crabbing 101
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Fishing Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Interested in crabbing but not sure how to get started? Join a park naturalist to learn about the life cycle of the Atlantic blue crab, different crabbing techniques, and current Delaware rules and regulations. Then try your hand at catching those tasty crustaceans! Catch and release. All participants, observers, and chaperones must purchase a ticket. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Beach Driving Clinic
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Fishing Tour |
2 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then, follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand (participants must have a valid surf tag and the necessary equipment to do so). Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
Prices: Public: $20.00 |
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Intro to Surf Fishing
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Fishing Tour |
3 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren't sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels and bait are provided. Ages 12 and up. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$25 per person
Prices: Public: $25.00 |
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Lyle Gun Firing & Museum Tour
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General Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Top off the tour by watching park staff fire an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve at 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Enjoy a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and how the current bridge design came to be. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Holts Landing: Shirin-Yoku: The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
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Hiking Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Join parks staff and a Wellness Facilitator for a mindful walk along the state park trails to learn to engage senses, incorporate breath, and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in the natural environment. Participants will slowly and intentionally walk while paying attention to senses, and learning how to "tune in" as we acclimate to the surroundings through walking and seated meditations. Spending mindful time in Nature is proven to lower your heart rate, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with depression. Expect to feel relaxed, refreshed, and connected to nature after this guided mindfulness walk. A small towel to sit on is optional for the 15-minute seated meditation. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 13 and up. $15 per person Prices: Public: $15.00 |
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Tales of Tower 3
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Have you ever been curious about the concrete towers along Delaware's coast? Join a park interpreter to discover how they worked, how they were built, and how they helped defend the First State. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Hike the Sea Hawk Trail at Holts Landing
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 15 min.
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Easy
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Hike the Sea Hawk Trail with a naturalist and explore the many habitats within this hidden gem of a park! This 1.3-mile trail meanders through hardwood forest, meadow, salt marsh and freshwater bog habitats. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$5 per person
Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Morning Patrol
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Moderate
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Over 100 years ago, the surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station went on regular beach patrols, scanning the waters for ships in distress. After hours of walking on the beach, often in harsh conditions, they would return to the station and end their patrol with hot cup of coffee. Start your day like a surfman and venture out on a 1-mile beach patrol with a park interpreter. Coffee will be served in the museum at the conclusion of the walk. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Moon, Sun, Beach Walk
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Hiking Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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You¿ve probably heard of our famous ¿Sun, Moon, Bridge¿ event held in the spring, but how about ¿Moon, Sun, Beach¿? Enjoy a tranquil walk on the beach with a Park Naturalist to watch the full moon setting over the dunes, and the sun rising over the ocean. Meet at the North Inlet Day area and walk to Tower Road (approximately 4 miles.) Transportation will be provided back to the inlet. Pre-registration required. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $5 per person Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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Shirin-Yoku: The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
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Hiking Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Join parks staff and a Wellness Facilitator for a mindful walk along the state park trails to learn to engage senses, incorporate breath, and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in the natural environment. Participants will slowly and intentionally walk while paying attention to senses, and learning how to "tune in" as we acclimate to the surroundings through walking and seated meditations. Spending mindful time in Nature is proven to lower your heart rate, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with depression. Expect to feel relaxed, refreshed, and connected to nature after this guided mindfulness walk. A small towel to sit on is optional for the 15-minute seated meditation. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 13 and up. $15 per person Prices: Public: $15.00 |
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Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Go for a hike through Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island's Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Hike Fresh Pond
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Hiking Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Hike a 3-mile loop at the Fresh Pond Tract of Delaware Seashore State Park with a park naturalist. Learn to identify flora and fauna along the way, and discover the history of this oasis of preserved land in a sea of development. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Full Moon Bridge Hike
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Historic Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Enjoy a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet bridge during sunset, and then watch the full moon rise over the ocean. Along the way, learn about the history of the inlet and the dynamic forces that have changed it over time. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Junior Life-Savers
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Historic Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Discover how the early life-savers lived, worked, and responded to shipwrecks along Delaware's coast. This children's program takes an interactive look at the rescue methods, communication, and tools of the United States Life-Saving Service. For ages 6-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Portions of the program will take place inside and outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Pre-registration required. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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IRLSS Homeschool Day: History Themed
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Historic Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Looking for educational programs for your homeschooled students? Join us at the Indian River Life-Saving Station for an interactive history program that explores the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Learn about how the early life-savers lived, worked, and responded to shipwrecks along Delaware¿s coast. For students in 2nd through 6th grade. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $10 per student Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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IRLSS Homeschool Day: Nature Themed
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Historic Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Looking for educational programs for your homeschooled students? Join us at the Indian River Life-Saving Station for an interactive science combo! This two part program will include Squid Dissection and Marsh Exploration. Be prepared to wade in shallow water. Closed-toed shoes are required. For students in 2nd through 6th grade. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $10 per student Prices: Public: $10.00 |