Ashton Tract of Augustine Wildlife Area: Nature and History Converge
View of Thousand Acre Marsh from the Ashton Tract of Augustine Wildlife Area Between the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal and Odessa are several tracts of land that make up Augustine Wildlife Area. Many of Delaware’s wildlife areas are either undeveloped or have been developed primarily to meet the needs of those interested in hunting, fishing, and boating. A lot don't yet have restrooms, signage, developed trails, or other features of interest to other visitors. One of the exceptions is the Ashton Tract of Augustine Wildlife Area, just south of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. It’s worth a stop for two reasons. First, features have been added for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. There’s a parking area, rest rooms, a kiosk with helpful information, and a wayfaring sign with information on the kinds of wildlife that live here. Ashton Tract wayfinding sign There’s also a new wildlife viewing/photography platform with great views looking north ...