Take a Hike at Fresh Pond!

We opted for an early morning in-our-pajamas hike, but Fresh Pond is great to visit any time of day.

Sighted on our hike:

- dragonflies
- wild blackberries
- a turtle, which to be honest was the most exciting find of the day.

I highly recommend a visit to Fresh Pond, with a selection of scenic trails, plenty of parking in the lot, and an abundance of nature "finds" you can't go wrong.

Happy Hiking!

Lighthouse Dance & Yoga Summer Programs in Selbyville, DE

In nearby Selbyville, Lighthouse Dance & Yoga has lots of programs perfect for the Bethany Beach vacationer, both kids and adults.

Offerings at Lighthouse Dance & Yoga include:
- Summer Dance Camps and Classes for ages 3+, including Weekend camps and classes.
- Children's Dance Party - August 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm,  $5 and open to all ages 3+.
- Adult Dance and Yoga Classes, see schedule for details.

Yoga and dance at the beach, what could be better?

Where to Play Mini Golf on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

Ryan's Mini Golf is a mini golf course on the roof right off the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, and it's a favorite stop for our family before or after heading to Funland just down a bit on the boardwalk.

You can play 18 holes for just $4 (cash only) and it's so fun to putt while watching the folks below on the boardwalk and the beach, as well as getting to enjoy beautiful views of the ocean.

I highly recommend a stop at Ryan's when you visit Rehoboth Beach!

A Visit to Funland Rehoboth and the Thrill of Victory

Winning a giant frog?

Bucket list: checked!

Picture above: Funland Rehoboth, a favorite destination in Rehoboth Beach since 1961.

4th Annual Maritime Heritage Festival - and it's Free!

The  4th Annual Maritime Heritage Festival is this Sunday, July 20 from noon to 4:00 pm at the Indian River Life-Saving Station.

This not-to-be-missed event has free admission and lots of great activities for kids including face painting, as well as live music, a 19th-century shipwreck rescue demonstration and much, much more.

Bethany Beach in the June Issue of National Geographic!

Bethany Beach made the list of The Last Best American Beach Towns in the June issue of National Geographic.

Of course, this comes as no surprise to us here at Bethany Beach Tourist!

Programs at Bethany Beach's South Coastal Library

Photo from the South Coastal Library website

It's so easy to forget the local library when vacationing, but if you're in Bethany Beach you really should check out (see what I did there) the local South Coastal Library.

There are lots of programs for kids, teens and adults.

For toddlers and preschool kids, be sure to join in the story times.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays there are Summer Bookworms for ages 2-3 at 10:00 am and Summer Rhythm, Rhyme & Preschool Time for ages 4-5 at 10:45 am.

Saturdays there's a Summer Children's Story Time for ages 0-5 at 9:30 am.

Bennett Orchards - Peaches and Blueberries Galore

If you want the freshest and best local produce, check out the blueberries and peaches from Bennett Orchards. Located in Frankford (31422 Peach Tree Lane), you can visit the farm for pick-your-own peaches and pick-your-own blueberries, or you can have the peaches and  blueberries come to you, as Bennett Orchards are available daily at the various local farmers markets.

For the full pick-your-own schedule and availability, visit their website.

34th Annual Sandcastle Contest at the South Inlet Day Area of Delaware Seashore State Park - Rehoboth Beach

Another Sand Castle Contest!

This Saturday, July 12, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm there will be the 34th annual sandcastle contest at the South Inlet Day Area, Delaware Seashore State Park, Coastal Highway, in Rehoboth Beach.

Everyone is welcome from amateurs to experienced builders, so come join the fun. Registration is free, and there will be prizes awarded.

To learn more, visit the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce.

August 2 is Rehoboth Beach's 36th Annual Sandcastle Contest!

On Saturday, August 2, be sure to join the fun at the 36th Annual Sandcastle Contest at Rehoboth Beach!

With more than 800 participants expected and over 100 teams, this day will produce amazing sand creations. If you want to come and view the sand-rific buildings, mermaids, animals and more you can do so for free. If you want to register to participate, you can do that here.

Prizes awarded for best in the categories: Business, Adult (15+), Children (ages 7 to 14) and Child (ages 6 and under).

Beach Break Art Gallery: New Art Gallery and Kids Art Camp in Downtown Bethany

There's a new art gallery in Bethany Beach, the Beach Break Art Gallery.

The Grand Opening and public reception is Saturday, August 16 from 6 to 8 pm.

The Gallery will features local artists in a variety of mediums, including painting, pottery, glass and photography.

The Beach Break Art Gallery will also offer art lessons for kids and adults, as well as summer camp in July and August.

Learn more on their website: BeachBreakArt.com and their Facebook page.

Matt's Fish Camp Got a Food Truck!

D you know the restaurant Matt's Fish Camp? I know it's not right to pick favorites, but I think it's my favorite restaurant in Bethany Beach.

So you can imagine my foodie delight when I saw this post on their Facebook page today:

Starting today, and every Saturday throughout the summer our new food truck Big Thunder Roadside Kitchen will be serving lunch in the Bluecoast parking lot! Come grab crabcake sandwiches, lobster rolls, salads, salt fries, kimchee hot dogs, and more! Don't forget while you're here that Tomato Sunshine is set up with a remote stand selling the freshest local produce available!!

I read this post too late to make a trip to the Food Truck today, but next Saturday, I plan to be first in line. 

Bethany Beach Nature Center Kids Programs

The Bethany Beach Nature Center has great programs for kids on Saturday mornings from 10:30 am to noon.

Here's the schedule for July:

Earthly Earthworms, Ladylike Ladybugs, Net Seining and the Wonderful Wetlands - they all sound great!

The Bethany Beach Nature Center is located at 807 Garfield Parkway (Rt. 26) about a mile west of Route 1 on the right just past Grotto’s Pizza.

Camps for Kids in Bethany Beach, Dewey, Rehoboth, Fenwick Island and Ocean City

If you'll be in Bethany Beach with your kids, there are tons of great camps.

Here are a few resources:

Rehobeth.com has a list of camps and other fun kid activiites here.

BethanyVisitor.com has a list of camps in Bethany, Fenwick Island, Dewey and Ocean City here.

And I can personally recommend the Marty Godwin Tennis camp, my kids went a few years ago and had a great time. You can learn all about it here.

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What do you think? Are each of the dogs supposed to represent the size of each community?

Or, is it jarring they aren't in the correct geographic arrangement?

Or should I accept they're dogs wearing sweaters, on a surf board, and leave it at that without further analysis?

Even for the internet, is this a stupid discussion?