Finding a Susquehanna Sanctuary
In this one place you can fish, hike, camp, birdwatch, explore, or learn about important local history. It’s easy to access and also easy to become immersed in its splendor, escaping the chaos of modern society.
June 20, 2019
How-To
A Geocacher’s First Time: Adventures Along the Find Your Chesapeake GeoTour
“It took me back to the fun I had as a kid exploring the creek in the woods behind our house. The heightened senses, the mystery, the ultra focus on tiny details in nature.”
June 14, 2019
Suggested Trip
Paddling the Curtis Creek Ship Graveyard
If you enjoy both history and paddling, then you'll surely love seeing the ship graveyard at Curtis Creek. It's like taking a step back in time.
June 6, 2019
In-Depth
Canoeing and Kayaking Pennsylvania's Scenic Waterways in the Age of Climate Change
Being aware of river conditions has never been so important when going out on the water. Learn about the most common things you should pay attention to when planning a paddle.
May 31, 2019
Suggested Trip
A Historian's Tour of Petersburg National Battlefield Park
Petersburg National Battlefield is well preserved, vast, and tells many important stories. It is the type of historic destination that can be visited numerous times without experiencing the same thing twice.
May 28, 2019
Event Spotlight
Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week 2019
Join fellow organizations to spread awareness of the importance and beauty of the Chesapeake Bay.
May 28, 2019
In-Depth
Kayak Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay
Lightweight, manually powered, highly customizable, and much more versatile when fishing some of the shallower areas of the region, a kayak grants an angler unique access to the water and fish.
May 22, 2019
Suggested Trip
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center: A Great Place for a Family Outing
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center has a bit of everything one would expect from a recreational park: a visitor center, landscaped paths, and trailhead markers, with a wide variety of activities, such as guided canoe trips, story times, citizen scientist opportunities, and birding excursions.
May 14, 2019
Rocky Gap State Park: A Peaceful Escape from City Life
Sprawled over 3,000 acres, Rocky Gap is a natural playground for hikers, bikers, swimmers, boaters, campers and others.
May 2, 2019
Historic Architecture in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: Marvelous Examples of Bygone Eras
In the greater Chesapeake Bay area, we are fortunate to have excellent examples of 17th and 18th century architecture to enjoy within an easy daytrip’s distance. We feature nine examples most representative of the times and styles of our region.
April 23, 2019
Suggested Trip
National Cherry Blossom Festival: The Nation's Capital in All Its Blooming Glory!
Through the years, the National Cherry Blossom Festival has taken on more and more significance – growing from its initial three-day celebration – to its current two weeks, packed with ceremonial and entertainment events.
April 11, 2019
Suggested Trip
6 Things To Love About Spring on the C&O Canal
In honor of spring (slowly) coming to the area, C&O Canal Trust has compiled a list of things we can all love about spring on the Canal.
April 4, 2019
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