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Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic TrailPaddling the Chesapeake
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Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
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Though the water trail is a work in progress, Captain John Smith’s historic routes on the Chesapeake are known and can be experienced in a variety of ways. Download the following map or brochure to take a closer look at America’s first national water trail.

You’ll find information on how to Visit the Trail on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail website.

 
Captain John Smith's historic routes.
John Smith Water Trail with Gateways sites.
 
Smith Trail map with Gateways, marinas and more.
John Smith Water Trail with Gateways sites, marinas and public access sites.
 
Download a copy of this map.
A portion of the map drawn during Smith's voyages.  

Did You Know?
The American Indian people of the Chesapeake region often relied on translators to work with the many languages and dialects that people spoke. Such translators were often instrumental in helping the Smith party communicate with people they met along their journeys.

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Last Updated: September 11, 2009 at 12:01 EST