DNREC has announced the PaddleQuest Challenge, a way to paddle through scenic Delaware waterways, earn prizes and discover new places. The challenge coincides with the 75h anniversary of state parks.
“As we celebrate 75 years, it is a great time to get out on the water this summer, whether to swim at the beach or at the recently expanded Killen’s Pond Waterpark or paddle your way across bays and inland ponds,” Director of DNREC Matt Ritter said. “There is so much to do in Delaware State Parks, whether you like to fish, camp, boat, hike, view wildlife, enjoy playgrounds, play sports or dine outdoors. We welcome you to enjoy all we have to offer.”
PaddleQuest encourages participants to explore Delaware State Parks by kayak, canoe or paddleboat while promoting safe boating practices. Participants must submit a photo of themselves wearing a properly fitted personal flotation device at a qualifying boat launch or boat rental area. They must visit a minimum of two locations to qualify for prizes.
Qualifying boat ramps include Delaware Seashore State Park at Savages Ditch or Burton Island kayak launch; Lums Pond State Park boat rental and boat ramp in Bear; Killen’s Pond State Park boat rental and boat ramp; Trap Pond State Park boat rental and boat ramp.
Self-service kayak rentals are available at the Towers Road Bayside and Town Road along the Assawoman Recreation Area in Delaware Seashore State Park through Whenever Watersport. On the bayside of Fenwick Island State Park, a new rental business, Kayak Kiosk, is providing kayak and paddleboard rentals with personal flotation devices.
For more information about things to do in Delaware State Parks, visit them online. Photo submissions can be sent online and must be submitted by September 1.
