Chesapeake Bay Gateway sites offer a wide range of activities. Whether it is taking a nature walk at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge or paddling a canoe down the Susquehanna River Water Trail there are many great activities to choose from within the Gateways Network. Other activities include: fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing, nature walks, boating, camping and much more.

One of the most exciting ways to see the Chesapeake Bay region is by paddling a canoe or kayak through one of it many tributaries. The Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network can help you find the perfect location to begin your paddling experience. Visit our special paddling section to learn more about safety, conservation and paddling opportunities around the Bay region.