Virginia

Virginia is where the Chesapeake Bay meets the ocean, to stunning effect.

Virginia State Parks (CC BY 2.0 DEED)

 

The Chesapeake Trail begins and ends in Jamestown, located along the James River on Virginia's Lower Penninsula. Encompassing a wide variety of landscapes, there are opportunities to experience everything from sandy beaches to misty mountains in Virginia. Spend the day paddling on a local river or the bay, hiking through diverse ecosystem, or discovering Virginia’s rich maritime and cultural history.

To discover your local parks, museums, and experiences, please search through the listed places below.