Shore Fun: The Wanderer's Guide to Delmarva

Wanderlust much? Author Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore is here to help. Jim Duffy's fifth book devoted to travel, history, and culture on the Delmarva Peninsula is a 276-page idea factory that will connect you with hundreds of intriguing destinations and cool annual events. It will serve for years to come as a roadmap to discovering nature, culture, weirdness, history, and good times in one of the nation's great travel destinations--the peninsula that includes the state of Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia. The book unfolds into two sections. The first connects you with more than 150 annual events, organized by the four seasons. These range from can't-miss classics like Ocean City Springfest, the Chincoteague Pony Swim, Chestertown's Downrigging Weekend, and the Delaware State Fair to idiosyncratic gems like the Apple Scrapple Festival, the Muskrat Skinning World Championship, and the Berlin Bathtub Races. The second section delivers what-you-need-to-know info on 125 different destinations, organized into five geographic regions. Some of those destinations are one-stop affairs--a fabulous little museum here, or a breathtaking natural attraction there. Others describe multiple fun things to see and do in itineraries devoted to small towns, beach resorts, remote islands, and scenic backroads. "Shore Fun" puts everything that makes the peninsula special at your fingertips. That everything-everywhere-all-at-once approach is different from Duffy's earlier books. His two popular collections of "Eastern Shore Road Trips" and his collection of "Tubman Travels" contain extended travel essays filled with stories from days gone by and insights into local culture. They don't strive to be comprehensive in the way that "Shore Fun" is. This new one is focused on delivering quick-hitting, what-you-need-to-know info so you can decide which of Delmarva's countless travel options fit your priorities and timetable. So ... another weekend is approaching. Does the weather look good? Are you feeling the itch to let loose, hit the road, and make some new discoveries? This is the book you'll pick up in those moments. "Shore Fun" is going to help you make the most of your Delmarva travels, from down in Cape Charles to up in Elkton and from sunrises on the ocean to sunsets on the Chesapeake Bay. Good times and fun finds await around just about every bend of this glorious peninsula, so start flipping through these pages to find your next fun adventure. Happy wandering!