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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Lazy rivers, water slides and more: Our guide to water parks at the Delaware beaches
Water parks might be one of the best things about being alive in this day and age. Cooling off with a side of adrenaline? Yes, please. If you get spooked by a jellyfish or for some other reason tire of the Delaware beaches, there are several water parks in the area to check out. Make sure to visit your chosen park's website and carefully look over the height restrictions and rules before visiting. Here's what to know about each of the Delaware beaches' water parks. 36944 Country Club Rd., Rehoboth Beach, Jungle Jim's is Delaware's largest water park, according to its website, and is located right off Coastal Highway by the Rehoboth Beach exit. It features a wave pool, a lazy river, a kid's "spray ground," a "kiddie pool," an "activity pool" and numerous adult-sized waterslides. Jungle Jim's also has an arcade, a cafe and plenty of outdoor lounge chairs. The onsite mini-golf and batting cages are extra. All-day passes are $50 for those over 42 inches tall and $35 for those under 42 inches tall. (Some of the slides are restricted to those over 42 inches tall.) "Twilight" passes, or passes purchased after 3 p.m., are $40 and $30. Seasonal passes are steep at $250 and $175, but you probably won't regret endless lazy river access. Jungle Jim's is open every day in the summertime from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., weather permitting. Teen entertainment: Things for teens to do at the Delaware beaches, what to know about 2025 curfews 18645 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, White Water Mountain is located off Coastal Highway in the Midway area and is operated alongside Midway Speedway and Fire Mountain Golf. If you want to go-kart or putt-putt, that's a separate fee. White Water Mountain features six waterslides. Three are open "tubes" and three are flume-style. There's a lazy river, a kiddie area and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Aside from regular lounge seating, White Water Mountain also offers "daybeds" and cabanas for rent. There's a cafe, too. All-day passes are $38.99 for those over 42 inches tall and $26.99 for those under 42 inches tall. (Some of the slides are restricted to those over 36 inches tall.) "Twilight" passes, or passes purchased after 3 p.m., are $23.99 and $20.99. Seasonal passes are $200. White Water Mountain is open daily in the summertime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Photos: Bethany Beach Fourth of July fireworks 38960 Island St., Fenwick Island, Right along the Delaware-Maryland line in Fenwick Island is Thunder Lagoon, near the corner of Coastal Highway and Route 54. The park features a lazy river, two kiddie areas and two adult waterslides, plus plenty of lounge seating. There's a cafe and an ice cream shop; mini-golf and go-karts are extra. Thunder Lagoon does pricing a little differently, and it's definitely more economical if you have very small children (or adults, for that matter) who won't last all day. For those 42 inches and taller, a two-hour pass is $28 and a four-hour pass is $34. For those under 42 inches tall, it's $12 and $15. For seniors, prices are $19 and $23. Thunder Lagoon is open daily in the summertime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@ or on Facebook. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware water parks: What to know about those at Delaware beaches
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What's happening at the Delaware beaches: Running of the Bull and a lifeguard rescue
After what felt like a slow start to the tourist season at the Delaware beaches, summer is now indisputably in full swing – with a heat wave, to boot. Bumper-to-bumper traffic has returned to Coastal Highway. The water parks, mini-golf courses and ice cream stands are open. Some state parks already have had to temporarily turn away visitors after reaching capacity. Believe it or not, next week is the Fourth of July! Ah, summer. There's a lot going on at the Delaware beaches at this time of year, but Delaware Online/The News Journal's weekly guide has everything you need to know. Read on to find out about weather, traffic, events and even a lifeguard rescue. Though heat warnings officially end June 25, the temperature will remain near 90 degrees until the afternoon of June 26, when the National Weather Service predicts it will fall to about 80 degrees. June 26 and 27 both have a 40% chance of rain, but hold on, another gray weekend is not predicted. June 28, 29 and 30 are expected to be partly or mostly sunny with temperatures in the 80s. As always, check the latest weather report before heading out. Resign yourself to the fact that traffic is heavy, put on some reggae and don't worry, be happy. Avoid road rage. Don't block the box. Want to drive on Delaware beaches? Here's what you need to know Allow for extra time to get to wherever you have to go, especially if you have to travel through Dewey Beach on June 28. Traffic on Coastal Highway will be crawling through Dewey most of the day, with a sea of red and white overflowing from The Starboard for the Running of the Bull. Around 2 p.m. they'll actually run across the highway, stopping traffic briefly. If you're headed to beaches south of Dewey Beach, your best bet for June 28 is to take Route 113. The will happen at The Starboard in Dewey Beach at 2 p.m. June 28. This is not an actual bull, but two poor guys in a bull costume trying not to have heat stroke. The Starboard crowd will chase (or more accurately, drunkenly stumble after) them from the Starboard down to the beach and back. Back at The Starboard, the "bull" and the matador face off and fight to the death. (Read: A G-rated WWF match.) The matador is typically some local celebrity, and get this: This year, it's The News Journal/Delaware Online's own Ryan Cormier, who's been covering the event for 20 years. If it sounds silly and irreverent, it is. It's an all-day orange crush party with a flimsy premise that has held up for many years and is adored by many. There's also a kids' Running of the Bull on the beach at Dagsworthy Street at 10:30 a.m. Olé! Inside this weekend's wacky Running of the Bull in Dewey Beach Arrive early to find parking. Wear sunscreen. On June 29, the Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville will host classic rockers Pure Prairie League, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Orleans and Firefall at 7 p.m. Tickets are $59. Most beach towns have free concerts, movies and/or bonfires, plus farmer's markets, at this time of year. Visit your town's website for more details. Last week, a Delaware State Parks' lifeguard rescue made it to TikTok. On June 19, three people (two New Castle County men and a Pennsylvania woman) were swimming off the Indian River Inlet's south side beach, in Delaware Seashore State Park, when they were pulled by the current into the inlet, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control spokesman Michael Globetti said. Three lifeguards entered the inlet and, in what appeared to be a very easy feat for them, got all three swimmers to hold onto a paddleboard until they floated to the bay side and were able to get them out of the water. The swimmers refused medical treatment, Globetti said. It was a very impressive show of skill and training. While getting pulled into the inlet is a whole different animal, rip currents can happen anywhere and pull a swimmer out to sea. If you're caught in one, remain calm and don't fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until the current releases you and you can swim back to shore. Rip currents are the cause of over 100 deaths each year and over 80% of all rescues performed by surf beach guards are related to rip currents, according to the U.S. Lifesaving Association. If you're new to the Delaware beaches, here are some other stories you'll find informative: Curfews: Another Delaware beach town just adopted a youth curfew Surf fishing: Your guide to surf fishing at the Delaware beaches this summer Dogs: Can I bring my dog to a Delaware beach? What to know Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@ or on Facebook. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: What's happening this week at the Delaware beaches
The Print
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
BJD criticises BJP for non-execution of Coastal Highway project
'Non-execution of the coastal highway for a decade and the recent cancellation of the tender, has pushed the future of this project to uncertainty and we demand the state government to take up the matter with the Centre,' Das Burma told reporters. BJD vice-president and former minister Sanjay Das Burma said this at a press conference here following the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) recently cancelling the tender for a patch of road work under the project. Bhubaneswar, May 27 (PTI) Opposition BJD on Tuesday criticised the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre and alleged that non-execution of the ambitious Coastal Highway project is a 'betrayal' by the 'double engine sarkar'. Stating that the foundation stone of the coastal highway project under the Sagarmala project was laid way back in 2015 by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the BJD leader said the annulment of tender of the proposed coastal highway was nothing but a 'betrayal' by the double-engine BJP governments at the Centre and in Odisha. Das Burma claimed that the detailed project report (DPR) for the coastal highway in Odisha had been changed thrice and repeated cancellation of tender makes the future of the project 'uncertain'. The BJD leader also raised questions on the move to make the coastal highway road two-lane instead of the original plan to construct four-lane road. The tender annulment notice issued by the manager (tech) of NHAI-Odisha circle attributed the cancellation to administrative reasons. 'From the beginning, it was said that the highway to be built under this project would be four-lane and tenders were also called accordingly. However, after the re-evaluation of the project, it has been reported that it will be made two-lane, which is completely unacceptable,' the BJD leader said. The 346 km coastal highway was planned as an alternative and parallel carriageway to the existing NH-16. The project was prepared to connect from Gopalpur in Odisha's Ganjam district to Digha in West Bengal. BJP leaders were not immediately available for comment on the BJD's allegations. PTI AAM AAM RG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NH-66 widening project to be completed in December this year: P.A. Mohamed Riyas
Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas said here on Friday that the widening of the National Highway (NH)-66 stretch from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram into a six-lane facility will be completed in December this year. Mr. Riyas was presiding over the inauguration, held at Manaveeyam Veedhi, of over 50 roads constructed by the Public Works department (PWD) in different districts and the 12 smart roads in Thiruvananthapuram city developed under the Smart City project. Mr. Riyas said that 166 km of the proposed 1,166 km Hill Highway has been completed. 793 km of this project are being funded through the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). Work on 315 km is under way, he said. BM, BC technology Three reaches of the nearly 600-km Coastal Highway project have been completed, Mr. Riyas said. The roads inaugurated on Friday, including the 12 Smart City roads, have been constructed using Bituminous Macadam and Bituminous Concrete (BM and BC) technology, he said. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government has been able to develop 15,000 km of the PWD roads using this technology in three-and-a-half years, he said. By 2026, 65% of the roads in Kerala will be developed using BM and BC technology, according to Mr. Riyas. 'Link people' Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty formally inaugurated the completed PWD roads and the smart roads. These roads serve to link people and speed up development, Mr. Sivankutty said. The smart roads, developed by the Kerala Road Fund Board, have underground ducts for utilities, tiled footpaths, rebuilt sewerage lines and cycle tracks. They also have special chambers that allow repairs to be carried out without digging up the roads. Ministers G.R. Anil and A.K. Saseendran, Mayor Arya Rajendran, and MLAs Antony Raju, V.K. Prasanth and V. Joy were also present.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
State achieved holistic growth across all sectors: CM
The State has achieved comprehensive and inclusive development across all sectors under the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said. Addressing a district-level meet marking the fourth anniversary of the second LDF government here on Wednesday, the Chief Minister highlighted the transformative progress made since the LDF came to power in the State in 2016. Over the past nine years, the LDF ensured development across every major sector, creating new opportunities and strengthening infrastructure and institutions, he said. Highlighting the State's advancements in information technology, the Chief Minister said that the sector has seen remarkable growth, particularly appealing to the younger generation. 'The number of companies operating within the State's IT parks grew from 640 in 2016 to 1,106 in 2025. Job opportunities in the sector nearly doubled from 78,068 to 1,48,000 during the same period. Software exports saw an equally impressive jump, growing from ₹34,000 crore to ₹90,000 crore.' Knowledge economy Mr. Vijayan said that the State established many prestigious institutions and initiatives, which are models for the entire country. These include country's first Digital Science University, a Digital Science Park, the Kochi Water Metro, and the International Advanced Virology Institute. In addition, the State has launched an International Ayurveda Institute, a Genome Data Centre, a Medical Technology Consortium, Micro Bio-Nutraceuticals and three science parks aimed at positioning Kerala at the forefront of the knowledge economy. He noted that Kerala has emerged as India's most business-friendly State during this period. The government's 'Year of Enterprises' initiative helped facilitate the launch of 3.5 lakh new ventures. The Kochi investment meet led to the signing of investment agreements worth ₹1.5 lakh crore and efforts are under way to realise these commitments. In terms of social development, the Chief Minister said that Kerala has nearly eradicated extreme poverty. The State has constructed over 4.5 lakh houses and distributed more than four lakh land titles. Sectors such as public health, education, and agriculture have made significant strides. Delaying support However, the Chief Minister criticised the Union government for denying crucial support during times of crisis, including the floods of 2018. Despite offers of assistance from several foreign countries, the Union government refused to allow Kerala to accept international aid, he alleged. 'Infrastructure development, particularly roadworks under the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), is progressing rapidly. Major road projects like the Thrissur–Kuttippuram and Kodungallur–Shoranur highways have shown significant advancement. A sum of ₹319 crore has been allocated for land acquisition related to the Coastal Highway project. KIIFB has also sanctioned ₹364.46 crore for infrastructure development in 66 schools.' The Chief Minister outlined numerous projects approved through KIIFB funding, including the Thrissur Zoological Park and its access road, a Translational Research Centre at the Veterinary University, Kurumali bridge construction, and development of public utilities such as crematoriums and water supply schemes in rural areas. He also listed sports infrastructure projects like the I.M. Vijayan Stadium, Chalakudy Indoor Stadium, and support for the Ollur Honey Park. Revenue and Housing Minister K. Rajan presided over the function. Public interaction There was a public interaction session where community representatives from diverse background, including business leaders, academics, artists, and tribal leaders, interacted with the Chief Minister, presenting suggestions and concerns for the State's development. The event also witnessed a poignant moment when Ardra, a young girl whose father underwent a life-saving liver transplant with ₹15 lakh in aid from the government's We Care scheme, presented a hand-drawn portrait of the Chief Minister. Higher Education Minister R. Bindu, Planning Board Vice-Chairperson V.K. Ramachandran, Thrissur Mayor M.K. Varghese, MLAs, District Collector Arjun Pandian, District Information Officer P.K. Velayudhan and others participated in the function.
