Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network - Your Chesapeake Connection

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a transportation route, primarily hauling coal from weste... [ More info ]


	Economic Contribution of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network to Local Economies available from National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office - News Release

	Visit one of our newest Gateways: Patuxent River Water Trail


Exploring African and African-American History and Culture - Celebrate Black History month and experience the culture and history of Africans and African Americans living on or near the Chesapeake Bay.

Public Access Suggestions Map
Give us your input about where new access is most needed to the Chesapeake Bay and tributary rivers

Paddling the Chesapeake
Learn about paddling safety, water trails and river classifications.

Chesapeake Trips and Tips
A weekly email highlighting interesting ways to discover authentic Chesapeake places.

Star-Spangled Banner NHT
Learn about the War of 1812 and the Birth of our National Anthem on a new land and water trail.


02/07:	Tuesday Evening Seminar: Save Our ...
02/08:	Medicine at Home in the Colonial E...
02/09:	Findings at Pig Point
02/11:	Star Party/Laser Light Shows
02/12:	Bayside Chats
02/14:	My Laser Valentine
02/16:	NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Restoration ...
02/18:	A Brief History of Watermen on the...
02/18:	Saturday Monitoring Bird Walk
02/18:	Reptiles Bizarre and Beautiful
02/18:	Vine Vindicator Work Day
02/18:	Winter Guided Hike