The Cape Henlopen Devil

Lewes, DE



Hiking: Less than an hour walk through woodlands, dunes, and beach.
Clues: Easy.
Planted by: Curious Crane, November 29, 2002


The Cape Henlopen Devil is a legendary creature that inhabits the
pine-covered dunes of the piece of land where Delaware Bay meets the
Atlantic Ocean. The devils are said to be small animals with horns.
Exactly what kind of animal they are, how many live on the cape,
whether they really exist, where they came from, and where they have
disappeared to are the subjects of much speculation. A brochure
describing an elaborate version of the devils' story is available
upon request from the Nature Center at Cape Henlopen State Park.

Driving directions:
Enter Cape Henlopen State Park via Cape Henlopen Drive a little to
the east of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry docks in Lewes. Follow the
traffic flow to the admission booths. Admission is $5.00 per out-of-
state carload and $2.50 per in-state carload during the summer, and
spring and fall weekends and holidays. Take the first left after the
booths, and then follow the signs to the Nature Center (one more
left, then a right, then look for the first building on the left,
across from the parade field). Park in the lot in front of the Nature
Center. Park hours are 8am-sunset all year. Nature Center hours are
somewhat variable; call (302)645-6852 to check hours for the date
when you are going there.

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