Slaughter Creek flows through vast, unspoiled salt marshes backed by a curtain of forest. It is in the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge which is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. The scenery is intriguing and changes between different, untamed outdoor neighborhoods.

This is one beautiful creek, not to be missed! Initially passing through a very narrow corridor, the upper portion travels through hardwoods, especially red maples. Soon marsh appears with small islands of cedar trees. The downstream trip opens into the breathtaking spectacle of wide open marshlands. In the fall, red maples fill the scenery with rich colors.

Launching from Milton, the early parts of this trip pass through partly forested, swampy shores. As the river progresses, you will see less woods and increasingly wider marshes until you are eventually completely surrounded by extensive marshland. There are no difficulties or challenges on this route. This is a great place for viewing a large variety of shorebirds.

Beginning at Garrison Lake, you will immediately encounter a vast array of lush greenery. This beautiful forest quietly changes into expansive marsh grass as the current comfortable carries you downstream. There are no difficulties or challenges on this route. You may wish to continue downriver through the beautiful marshes of Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge where you will find a maze of creeks, all appealing for exploration.

This is a beautiful paddle from Salt Pond in Bethany beach to South Bethany. There are beautiful and expansive salt marshes to explore both in Salt Pond and in South Bethany. The Assawoman/Bethany Canal that connects them and contains different scenery. Gorgeous, towering hardwood trees line the canal, offering great shade and pretty colors.

This is an attractive run through marsh and forests into Coursey Pond. Later the scenery is dominated by forests until the end where the marsh takes over again. The put-in is at the end of Killen Pond but including a trip around Killen Pond will be worth your additional time and effort. The beauty of the pond and the scenery along this stretch of river are spectacular. There are two spillways on this route at Killen Pond and at Coursey Pond that must be avoided.

This tributary of the Delaware River is a mostly tidal creek that provides some nice paddling in a remote rural area. This trip leaves from the launching area in the community of Quinton and heads east to the turnaround point at the head of tide at Alloway Lake Dam. The trip is a great option in the fall when the colors are impressive but the water can get cold so come prepared with a spray skirt. With the creek being a tidal tributary, the current can get strong at times.

White Clay Creek is born and matures in the beautiful, rolling countryside near the Delaware-Pennsylvania state line. It makes a surprisingly quiet journey through a sprawl of the northeast urban corridor by remaining in patches of fields and woods all the way. This route begins on Chambers Rock Road and zigzags down a mostly forest, narrow valley and through short ravines. Plenty of gentle rock gardens and gravel riffles add some spice to the run. Be prepared for little dams and weirs and occasional fallen trees.

Brandywine Creek drains the heart of Chester County, Pennsylvania and New Castle County, Delaware, emptying into the tidal Christina River in downtown Wilmington. This is a valley with a long and rich history. This route is an excellent intermediate run but there are 11 dams interrupting the course. You will begin at Elam Road and continue to downtown Wilmington.

This is a wonderful paddle from the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to the broad Delaware River where you will circle Pea Patch Island. Wind gusts can make this route difficult at times. Pea Patch Island offers great views of Fort Delaware and chances to explore the island by foot or water are available.