Delaware Finally Getting National Park?

The First State is the last one to have its own National Park, if a bill introduced on Tuesday 10/20 gets passed.  From examiner.com:

The new National Historical Park…will center on the historic town of New Castle. The town’s historic homes and buildings reflect on the state’s Dutch heritage as well as its Swedish and English roots—including the house in which William Penn is said to have spent his first night in the New World in 1682.

I used to live just outside Old New Castle, and can tell you it’s an awesome spot for History buffs.  It’s sort of like a mini Williamsburg, but with less touristy places and more actual residents.

If you’re up for a quick hike, head down to the spot where William Penn spent his first night in the New World, then follow a mostly-paved path along the Delaware river for a nice out-and-back trek.  Make sure to snap some photos of the many 17th century homes and cobblestone streets in town, and also the many different birds and river-dwelling wildlife along the waterfront’s protected marsh areas.