Launch your canoe or kayak from one of more than 60 sites along the John Smith Trail. There’s no better way to experience the Chesapeake than by boat, and no matter where you live you’ll find a water trail nearby.
It is a common misconception that Indians no longer live in the Chesapeake Bay region. Learn about the American Indians who live around the Chesapeake region today.
Naturalist John Page Williams shares his favorite fishing spots along the John Smith Trail. From the Susquehanna to the Rappahannock, Williams tells you about Captain Smith’s wildlife encounters at each site and the types of fish you’ll find there today.
Captain John Smith and his crew undertook their two Chesapeake Bay voyages in a small, wooden boat called a shallop. Learn more about this rather modest vessel that guided Smith on his amazing explorations of the Chesapeake.
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The Dixie Power Trio
A fun waterfront festival in the charming Town of Onancock!
Join us for Fort McHenry’s flagship event!
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What’s so smart about buoys marking the water trail?
Get involved with the Friends of the John Smith Chesapeake Trail.
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