Feature Articles

The DelMarVa Peninsula

By Steve Atkinson

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... »

Winter on Delmarva

By Steve Atkinson

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 events featuring the summer sun and life upon the Rivers and Bays of the peninsula and the Atlantic Ocean. »

Facts On Delmarva

By Steve Atkinson

Facts about Delmarva. Common knowledge for those of us living on the peninsula, but may not be for those visiting. »

Odessa, Delaware

By Steve Atkinson

Odessa, Delaware is a small town with an estimated population of 290 in southern New Castle County. Odessa was called Apequinemy when it was first settled by the Dutch in the 1660’s on a tract of land given to Alexander DeHinijossa. When the English took control of the region the DeHinijossa... »

Thanksgiving Menu

By Steve Atkinson

A large turkey – Slow oven roasted Mashed Potatoes w/Turkey Gravy Sweet Potatoes Stuffing – baked in as casserole Grandmom’s Mac and Cheese String Bean Casserole Succotash Maryland Beaten Biscuits Dinner Rolls And for dessert: Pumpkin or Mince Meat or Blueberry Pie. (Mine will be Blueberry) Served at a table full of family and friends to enjoy the delicious meal and have some inspiring conversation. What’s... »

A Thanksgiving Memory

By Steve Atkinson

I was born on the Delmarva Peninsula a little over 51 years ago. Nearly all of my Thanksgivings have been on the Peninsula so I have many Thanksgiving memories. My favorite ones are those of my youth. I was raised on a farm own by my grandparents and tilled by my father. During the... »

‘Tis The Season to Shop Local

By Steve Atkinson

Today the economy is affecting everyone. There’s no doubt at all. Even in these hard times, some gifts will be purchased during the Holiday Season. And it’s a good time to think, ‘Buy Local’. What does Buying Local really mean? One way is to go to the nearest mall to buy from... »

A Town on the Bay

By Steve Atkinson

Betterton is a small town of under 400 on the Chesapeake Bay. Looking at it today one would not know that during the 1st half of the 20th Century it was a summer resort with arcades and amusements for people to escape the heat of the cities of Baltimore and Philadelphia. There were... »

Taking a Ride on MD 313

By Steve Atkinson

Maryland 313 is about 75 miles long and runs from Mardela Springs in Wicomico County through Dorchester, Caroline, Queen Anne’s and ends at the Town of Galena in Kent County. In the State of Maryland nly Md Route 2, which runs from Solomons Island to Baltimore City at 79.24 miles is longer. It is the major... »

Towns on The Delmarva Peninsula

By Steve Atkinson

While reviewing some of the search terms that has brought traffic the ShoreToBeFun.com sites I discovered that one common search was on the phrase ‘list of towns in Delmarva’. The are 132 incorporated cities, towns or villages on the Delmarva Peninsula. Incorporation means that they are authorized by their respective state government to... »