Whether you're interested in Bay history, ecology, biology or economics there are Gateways that meet your special interest. Gateways focus on everything from "Military and Naval History" to "African Americans and the Bay". You can choose one of our theme based tours or choose a Gateway using our search form based on your special interest.

Each month, the Network highlights some of its sites that offer you a unique look at life on the Chesapeake. Our current feature is:

Celebrating Mothers - Marvel in the beauty and diversity of the Chesapeake. Embark on an authentic Chesapeake experience.

Take an exciting theme based tour of Gateways sites with our driving tours. The featured themes include general information about the various themes as well as driving tours complete with directions. Choose a theme below to experience your Chesapeake.

	Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay - Watermen make their living harvesting the Bay’s finfish, shellfish, eels and crabs. Independent and self-employed, they own their boats and choose their catch. It’s a tough, physically demanding way of life, and it’s been going on for hundreds of years.
	Waterfowl, Decoys and the Waterfowling Tradition - With its vast expanses of shallow waters and wetlands, the Chesapeake Bay is a waterfowl magnet. It’s situated along the Atlantic flyway, so migrating birds often stop or winter here en route from their northern summer breeding grounds.
	Boatbuilding on the Bay - From the moment humans set eyes on the Chesapeake Bay, they have built boats for harvesting seafood, transporting goods and people, and having fun. Over time, the Bay’s boatbuilders developed designs unique to the Chesapeake.
	Early Discovery and Settlement of Chesapeake Bay - One of the continuing wonders of the Chesapeake Bay is its ability to let us step back in time. Yes, cities and people press from all sides. There are places where the strip malls and highways of the contemporary world literally bury the past.