Trip Ideas

Trips and Tips

Featured Events This Week

Looking for something fun to do? Learn some tips for in-person and virtual trips and events around the Chesapeake.

March 12, 2023

Suggested Trip

An Amazing Year of Birding at Rocky Point Park

Between twenty-seven visits in 2022 alone, I observed 166 species at the park, more than had been observed there across all previous years combined – the challenge had paid off in a big way!

February 20, 2023

In-Depth

When the Bay Gives You Catfish, Make Fish Tacos

Invasive blue catfish seem to be here to stay. Taking a look at the challenges, threats and opportunities they present to the Chesapeake Bay.

January 31, 2023

Featured Photo

Winter Migration Hotspot – The Snow Geese of Middle Creek

The best viewing occurs between mid-February through mid-March. The number of tundra swans has exceeded 15,000 in previous years, and as many as 200,000 snow geese can be seen at Middle Creek during peak migration.

December 27, 2022

Dutch Gap: Paddling a Rewilded Landscape

A paddle along the lagoon at Dutch Gap is an encouraging reminder that, if you leave nature alone for long enough, life finds a way.

November 15, 2022

Suggested Trip

Harpers Ferry: Where History and Natural Beauty Converge

From the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers to the hilltop vistas and the richly historic town itself, Harpers Ferry is well worth visiting.

November 6, 2022

Suggested Trip

Exploring the Patuxent around Jug Bay

Paddle, watch birds, fish, hike, and most of all, be thankful to those who had the foresight to preserve and enhance this special place.

September 19, 2022

Suggested Trip

Kings Creek – A Water Trail Fit for Royalty

The solitude, natural beauty, and diverse ecology of Kings Creek make it a water trail fit for royalty.

September 10, 2022

Event Spotlight

Fleet Week Baltimore, Past and Present

The vessels and flyover aircraft change from year to year, but Fleet Week in Baltimore is always a thrilling spectacle.

August 17, 2022

Suggested Trip

The Best-Kept Secret in Baltimore County

With six miles of shoreline, North Point State Park provides access to the Bay and to Black Marsh Wildlands, and some unexpected close encounters.

August 6, 2022

Suggested Trip

A Camping/Paddling Adventure on Janes Island

Remote white sand beaches and dazzling sunsets make Janes Island a great addition to any Chesapeake Bay lover’s bucket list.

July 29, 2022

Suggested Trip

Nassawango Creek Preserve by Land and by Water

Nassawango Creek Preserve is a true hidden gem in the heart of rural Worcester County, offering an incredibly important wildlife corridor and ample opportunities for visitors to connect with nature.

July 22, 2022