Iris Imagery by Isuri Kapuge

09/22/2025

09/21/2025

Trap Pond State Park, located near Laurel in Sussex County, Delaware, is a 3,993-acre natural and recreational area best known for its striking bald cypress swamp, one of the northernmost stands of these trees in the United States. Originally created when a stream was dammed to power a sawmill harvesting cypress in the 1700s, the pond and surrounding land were later developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s before becoming Delaware’s first state park in 1951. Today, it offers visitors a wide range of activities, including kayaking, canoeing, and boating on the calm waters; fishing for bass, pickerel, and panfish; hiking and biking along scenic trails and boardwalks; and year-round camping in tents, RVs, cabins, or yurts. The Bald Cypress Nature Center provides educational exhibits and guided programs, while seasonal pontoon tours highlight the park’s unique ecology, which also attracts birdwatchers eager to spot herons, owls, woodpeckers, and bald eagles. Though swimming is no longer permitted, Trap Pond remains a peaceful retreat where visitors can explore Delaware’s wetland habitats and enjoy a blend of history, recreation, and biodiversity. Pulasthi Batuwita

10/05/2024

04/04/2024

Myself roaming around the ‘Switzerland of America’. 📷pulasthib