The Delmarva Peninsula occupies portions of three states. It’s named is formed from letters from Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. The Fall Line, the line that separates the crystalline rocks of the Piedmont from the unconsolidated sediments of the Coastal Plain passes through the cities of Newark and Wilmington. This Fall Line is the actual border... »
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March 2010
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DELaware
Delaware is named after the Delaware Bay and River, which were named for Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, who lived from 1577 to 1618 and was the second Royal Governor of Virginia. The Delaware Bay and River was first explored by... »
MARyland’s Eastern Shore
A little more than a third of Maryland’s total land area is made up from nine county of Maryland’s Eastern Shore that makes up the Maryland portion of Delmarva. Its 2004 census population of nearly 491 thousand is only about 8% of Maryland population. Maryland... »
VirginiA’s Eastern Shore
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a 70 miles long strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. It’s a small portion of Virginia with a... »
Winter on Delmarva
Many will think that the Delmarva Peninsula is a quiet place during the winter months. This can be true. Delmarva is more of a summer place, with many... »
Delmarva Happenings
Coming Spring 2010 a weekly newsletter about the going-ons around the Delmarva Peninsula. »
10 Winter Activities for Central Delaware
The East Coast and the Mid-Atlantic Region are experiencing record cold temperatures and almost everything on TV is a rerun! Don't suffer from the winter doldrums, get out... »
Tips to Assist Songbirds to Survive Winter
Delaware’s frigid temperatures, high winds and recent snowfalls can be difficult for the more than 40 species of wintering songbirds that share our state’s nature resources. Their food sources... »
Great Green Expo
DNREC showcases energy savings programs for residents and businesses, state parks at the Great Green Expo »
O’Malley Ask Congress for Natural Resources Related Funding
Maryland's Governor Martin O’Malley today requested $87 million in federal funding to support the State’s natural resources during his annual federal priorities presentation to the Maryland Congressional Delegation on... »
Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber Gearing Up Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
The 21st Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour, scheduled for Saturday, April 17, is a great opening ride to the Mid-Atlantic cycling season and offers something for everyone, beginners... »
Delaware Artificial Reefs Get Another Infusion of Sporting Opportunity
Delaware’s Redbird Reef—the largest site of sunken vehicles and vessels in the state’s network of artificial reefs—was enhanced for recreational diving this week with the sinking of a retired... »
Recycling Public Advisory Council to meet March 17 in Dover
The Recycling Public Advisory Council will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17 at the DelDot Administration Building, 800 Bay Road, Dover. »
Pemberton Park has Several Programs on Tap to Welcome Spring
Pemberton Historical Park in Salisbury Maryland has several upcoming programs to celebrate the return of Spring. »
ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Championships Come to Delaware in 2011
The Delaware Sports Commission (DSC) and the University of Delaware (UD) have been awarded the bid to host the 2011 American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Men’s Division 1 National... »
3 Counties Gain Approval Of Land Acquisition And Recreational Project
Governor Martin O’Malley today announces Board of Public Works approval of land acquisition and recreational projects in Anne Arundel, Frederick and Worcester , Counties through Program Open Space (POS). »
Annual Spring Beach Ride & Walk
13th Annual Spring Beach Ride & Walk Benefiting SOUTHERN DELAWARE THERAPEUTIC & RECREATIONAL HORSEBACK RIDING, INC. (SDTRHR, Inc.) »
New Italian Restaurant Opens in Downtown Cambridge
Gigi’s Trattoria, a casual Italian restaurant and wine bar, opened in mid-March in downtown Cambridge. With an emphasis on comfort food at reasonable prices, the restaurant offers everything from... »
17 New Rangers Graduate From MPS Ranger School
On February 26, 17 new rangers graduated from Maryland Park Service Ranger School, marking the fourth class of new graduates since February 2009. »
Delmarva Authors Win International Book Awards
Big Skye Ranch, by local authors Laura Ambler, of Easton, and Mala Burt, of St. Michaels, won the 2009 Grand Prize Runner-up Award at the annual international book competition... »











