Day Trips in Delmarva

Day Trips in Delmarva by Alan Fisher

Fall is a perfect time to go exploring on Delmarva. The hot, humid days of summer have cooled just a bit but there is still plenty of sunshine. Hop in the car on a Saturday or Sunday for a road trip through previously undiscovered territory. If you’re not sure where to go, grab a copy of Day Trips in Delmarva by Alan Fisher.

The Baltimore Sun calls Day Trips in Delmarva “The best organized, best written, most comprehensive and practical guide to the Delmarva Peninsula.” The guide emphasizes the region’s historic towns, scenic back roads, wildlife refuges, parks undeveloped beaches and routes for car touring, hiking and bicycling.

Fisher has divided the book into 20 different ‘drives,’ some of which could be expanded to weekend trips depending on how long you spend in each location. Each drive includes a map with the routes clearly marked as well as a brief description and/or history of the location. Many combine a car tour with a walking tour so you can plan your trip based on the amount of time you have to spend. Easy to follow directions to the starting point for each drive are provided from both the north and the south to accommodate day trippers from either end of the peninsula. In most locations, Fisher includes directions to the local Visitor Center and encourages a stop to gather specific information about local events, tour schedules, restaurants, etc.

The tour for Chincoteague includes the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore (southern section). Fisher provides a great overview of the available car and hiking routes on the Refuge and Seashore, with maps and estimated mileages for each.

The current (3rd) edition of Day Trips in Delmarva was published in June 2009, an indication that the information is as up-to-date as possible. To learn more, click here.