Janes Island State Park exists as two separate areas. A developed mainland section contains cabins and camping areas. Another portion is accessible only by boat.

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Janes Island is part of the Beach to Bay Indian Trail, which trail follows travel patterns established by the American Indians and later followed by the first European settlers. The area was first settled by the Paleo Indians some 13,000 years ago.

Among the amenities at Janes Island State Park, visitors will find a boat launch, boat rental, campsites, picnic tables, shelters and a visitor's center. Along with the fishing, activities include crabbing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming.

Facilities for camping include 104 campsites, each with its own picnic table and fire ring. Sites can accept both tent and vehicle campers. Also found within the park are four modern cabins that can accommodate up to six people each. These cabins must be reserved in advance.

The picnic area has 25 tables and grills. Two picnic pavilions are located at the park, and these must be reserved beforehand. Janes Island has a boat ramp; 25 slips are provided for campers for a small fee. Canoe and kayaks can also be rented.

The park lies in Somerset County near Crisfield and can be reached by taking state Route 13 to Westover. Then take state Route 413, approximately 11 miles to Plantation Road. It's about a 1.5 miles to the park's entrance. For additional information, the park office can be reached at (410) 968-1565.

Cape Henlopen State Park
DELAWARE
A trip to Delaware's Cape Henlopen is a great way to end the summer. It's a great place to enjoy the salt air, as well as the fishing from this peninsula, which separates Delaware Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.

Flounder are among the fish commonly taken by anglers visiting Cape Henlopen, particularly ones trying their luck from the quarter-mile-long fishing pier found there. A bait and tackle store is located near the end of the pier. Of course, seasonal migrations and the weather patterns will do much to determine which species will be available during the late-summer time frame.

Among the amenities at Janes Island State Park, visitors will find a boat launch, boat rental, campsites, picnic tables, shelters and a visitor's center.

Along with that fishing pier, Cape Henlopen is known for its quality surf-fishing. Surf anglers are well accommodated by the park. Dune crossovers allow pedestrian and vehicle access to the designated fishing areas. A surf-fishing vehicle permit, available at the park office, is required in order to drive onto the beach. The fee is $65 per year.

The park is also well set up for campers. About 150 sites are located on the pine-covered dunes. Most of the sites have water hookups.