Highlights

  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • Join the Adventure: Visit the Trail
  • The Past and Present of the Chesapeake Bay
  • Learn About the History of the Native Americans
  • Learn About the Voyage of Captain John Smith

Featured Spotlight

  • Boaters Guide
    Attention All Boaters

    Whether you paddle, sail, or motor—whether you are a novice, veteran, or would-be boater—now you can experience the Smith trail at its best—by water! Begin your water adventures with A Boater’s Guide to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.

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  • Public Access
    Public Access Suggestions

    Where do we need more boat ramps or fishing piers, places to swim, or scenic spots to bird watch or just look at the water? Give us your input about where new access is most needed to the Chesapeake Bay and tributary rivers.

    Learn more >
  • Go Geocaching
    High-tech Treasure Hunt on the Captain John Smith Trail

    The new CJS Geotrail offers adventurers more than 40 sites on 5 rivers highlighting places associated with Captain John Smith's explorations 400 years ago.

    Go geocaching >
  • Capture the Chesapeake’s Beauty
    Capture the Chesapeake’s Beauty

    Photographer Ian Plant shares his favorite places along the John Smith trail for “shutterbugs.” His photo destinations represent the Bay’s great diversity, and his photography tips suggest when and where to get your best shots.

    Learn more >

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Upcoming Events

  • 5/18/2012
    Schooner Sultana All-day Transit Sail

    All-Day Transit Sail

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  • 5/19/2012
    Saturday Monitoring Bird Walk

    Enjoy a morning bird walk in the Fort McHenry wetlands.

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  • 5/19/2012
    Vine Vindicator Work Day

    Help remove non-native invasive species from ACLT properties

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Interactive Content

For Boaters

[Boater's Guide]

Paddle, sail, or motor using the official Boater’s Guide.

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Smart Buoys

[Buoy]

What’s so smart about buoys marking the water trail?

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Chesapeake Conservancy

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Get involved with the Chesapeake Conservancy.

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My Adventure Planner

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Select places and events to create your own custom itinerary.

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