Delaware town announces major intersection changes as part of their Rivertown Rebirth Plan 2025.
The City of Milford has announced upcoming downtown intersection changes.
Due to a weight restriction and upcoming improvements on the SW Front St. bridge, the City of Milford and DelDOT are working together to allow two-way traffic on SW Front St. to better service the business community on that street. In order to accomplish this change, the traffic signals at SE/SW Front St. and S. Walnut St. and Causey Ave. and S. Walnut St. will change to flashing red with new stop signs to signalize a four-way stop at both intersections. These changes will take effect in the next 45 days.
Along with these downtown intersection changes, the Milford Public Works Dept. is working to bring all signalized intersections in the downtown area up to DelDOT standards. These changes will not impact traffic patterns as most will be technology, ADA, and/or electrical upgrades. Once these upgrades are completed, the City of Milford will transfer ownership of all downtown traffic signals to DelDOT.
The City of Milford was founded in 1807 as a shipbuilding town. Officials have a vision that draws on the heritage of the Mispillion River and carry’s that rich history forward.
Mix Traffic on 99.5 WJBR keeps you up to date on air daily, as this Delaware town announces major intersection changes.
Great Hiking Trails Close To Wilmington
Brandywine Creek State Park River Loop
Some of the most beautiful views along this one! If you do the entire loop its close to 5 miles. We love doing this one throughout the year. We prefer loop trails and this one does not disappoint! The starting point is at Brandywine Creek State Park office where you can get a free trail map!
Brandywine Creek State Park Indian Springs Trail
This one is a shorter Brandywine hike. It’s 2.3 mile loop. Some say it’s a bit challenging, but it takes under an hour to do. I love this one on quiet winter days.
Susquehanna State Park To Conowingo Dam
Do you love to watch eagles soar and land in close by trees where you can get kind of close to them? Then the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenways Trail is for you. Of course you can drive right to the parking area at Conowingo Dam which is just under an hours drive from Wilmington. But if you want to get a scenic hike in along the river along with your eagle watching go to parking area at Stafford and Craig’s Corner Roads along the Deer Creek. Park your car and cross the bridge and the trail head is just past the bridge over the creek. Be ready for a 7 to 8 mile hike from this point to the Conowingo Dam and back again. Totally worth it!
John Heinz Lake Loop
For a totally different hiking experience from the hikes mentioned above, do the John Heinz experience! I’m sure you’ve driven by it many times while going up and down I95 or going to catch a flight at PHL. But a trip to John Heinz Wildlife Refuge is totally worth it! Where else can you see the Philly skyline and be about a mile away from jets taking off and landing? And the birds taking off and landing are just as compelling to watch! This loop is 3.5 miles. When I’m in the mood for a flat run, this is the place!
First State National Historic Park
Did you know there is a National Park right on the boarder of Delaware and New Castle Counties? First State National Park is right at the end of Beaver Valley Road at Beaver Dam Road. Who knew such beauty was just miles from Route 202? There are great hiking trails on both the PA and the De side of the park A nice quick hike is The Rocks at Brandywine Creek Trail…it’s on 1.7 miles.
Ridley Creek State Park Blue Trail Loop
So many great hiking opportunities at Ridley Creek State Park in Delaware County PA. I’ve both hiked and trail ran on the Blue Loop. It’s 3.4 miles with steep hills and flat land along Ridley Creek. It’s a really pretty hike, especially in fall. The trail goes through an old homestead where there ruins of a house and farm equipment!
Ridley Creek State Park Orange Trail Loop
The Ridley Creek Orange Trail is 2 miles and goes up a hill and along the creek. Along the way is very scenic with nice views of Ridley Creek. It’s easy to get to via Gradyville Road.
Hildacy Preserve near Media PA
Hildacy Preserve is 55 acres of Natural Lands on the site of a former farm. We generally don’t follow a trail, but instead just wander making our own hike up as we go along. You can get in a good 3 to 6 mile hike here. Enjoy the meadows and Crum Creek. Keep your eyes and ears out for a pretty cool fountain! Find it at 1031 Palmers Mill Road in Media.
Darlington Trail in Middletown Township Delco
The Darlington Trail is in Middletown Township, Delaware County. This hike can be combined with the Rocky Run Trail located just off Baltimore Pike on Valley Road or at the Darlington Trailhead on Darlington Road.
These are some of my favorite hiking trails and I hope you enjoy them too!
Bike Trails Near Wilmington - EJ's Favs!
Northern Delaware Greenway Trail Wilmington
The Northern Delaware Greenway Trail runs thru New Castle County, including Alapocas Run State Park, Rockwood County Park, Bringhurst Woods Park and Bellevue State Park. A few years ago we took a ride from Bellevue to the Brandywine Zoo. It’s a great ride, and you will encounter some hills along the way. Be sure to check out the rock ledges at Alapocas!
Jack A. Markell Trail Wilmington to New Castle
My favorite trail in Delaware is the Jack A. Markell Trail that is a rather easy 7.9 mile ride from Wilmington to New Castle Battery Park. It’s paved and includes a boardwalk through a freshwater tidal marsh refuge where you not only have a great view of the city of Wilmington, but also wildlife including bald eagles! We park at the DuPont Environmental Education Center and ride down to Battery Park. After spending some time enjoying the river views in New Castle, be sure to have lunch or a snack at the restaurants Delaware Street.
C&D Canal Bike Trail Chesapeake City MD to Delaware City DE
Last year for our wedding anniversary, my wife and I stayed at a cool Airbnb in Chesapeake City and of course we brought our bikes along!The C&D Canal Trail follows the Chesapeake-and-Delaware Canal from Chesapeake City to Delaware City. If you are up for a long ride, this is a great one! It’s 30 miles round trip on smooth asphalt with two short steep hills. If starting in Chesapeake City, you are greeted in Delaware City by many great restaurants and shops and a great view of the Delaware River.
Chester Creek Rail Trail Middletown And Aston Delco
My go to local trail close to my home is the Chester Creek Trail in Delaware County PA, running through the towns of Aston and Middletown Township. There are eventual plans where the trail will run from Septa’s new Wawa Station to Upland PA. The 2.8 mile section of the middle of the trail has been open since 2016. For now, this trail is better for walking and running due to it’s shorter length. However you can turn it into a longer bike ride by simply going up and down the length of the trail a few times. As the name indicates, it follows Chester Creek and there are nesting bald eagles nearby that I’ve seen swoop into the creek.
Delaware Dog Friendly Beaches In Summer
Just about all of Delaware’s beaches are dog friendly between September 30th and May 15th, but there are only a handful of Delaware dog friendly beaches that welcome your dogs to romp the beaches all summer long!
I have great memories of bringing our late dog Grace on family camping trips to Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland. It was the best family time with our young kids at the time and to have Grace camping right there with us.
EJ’s dog Grace who was a Johnson Family Member from 1999 to 2012.
Some of our best days are beach days! And that goes for our K9 friends too!
Running, walking, chasing a ball or stick, and splashing around in the water is like heaven for our pets. I think you can actually see dogs smile while having fun with us on the beach! And what pet owner doesn’t love to see their four-legged friends having some good ole’ fashion fun with the rest of the family?
Assateague welcomes dogs on the Maryland side all year long. There are also a handful of other right here in Delaware where your dog is welcome in June, July, August and September.
Take a look at the list of we’ve put together of Delaware Dog Friendly Beaches in Summer.
Woodland Beach, DE
Find Woodland Beach on Delaware Route 6 near Smyrna. It’s pet friendly as long is your dog is leashed. Dogs can play in the sand and surf and reviewers say “it’s great for dogs, but it can get crowed in the summer”.
Special Mention: Higbee Beach near Cape May, NJ
Higbee Beach is owned by the State of New Jersey and is open from 5am to 9pm. The word on this beach is that while you may see dogs year round on this beach, it’s not technically permitted. Dogs are allowed from September 1 to April 30.