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Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic TrailA replica of John Smith's shallop
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Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
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The John Smith Chesapeake is the first National Historic Trail to follow a route on water. The historic routes cover approximately 3000 miles of the Bay and its tributaries, and they may be accessed from hundreds of points throughout Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.

More detailed information, including maps and trail guidebooks, is available at many locations and water trails around the Chesapeake Bay. Visit www.baygateways.net for further information on many of the existing water trails that follow portions of John Smith's historic journey.

Smith's Historic Routes
Captain Smith's Historic Routes
Take a closer look at Captain Smith's historic routes on the Chesapeake Bay.
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Did You Know?
By 2020 an estimated 18 million people will live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, bringing ever more roads and sprawling subdivisions. As water and energy needs rise, so will the dangers to the long-term health of the Bay from pollution and other pressures.

Last Updated: April 10, 2007 at 12:13 EST