What to take along to make enhance your experience:
Venturing out in the field, whether you are in a boat with a cabin or an open kayak, require some preparation to make your “exploration” of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail more meaningful.
Suggestions for items to bring in the field:
- A map or chart of the Chesapeake Bay, specifically the location where you are boating. Marking buoy locations before you leave to help you find the site
- A GPS unit to aid in finding the buoy sites
- Binoculars to observe the native plants and animals
- Water resistant or laminated field guides to identify birds, plants and other animals
- A cell phone for calling to buoy toll-free information line
- A camera to document your experience
- Waterproof notebook and pen or pencil
- Don’t forget to dress for the weather, whether hot or cold. Hats, sunscreen, light clothing for warm weather and water-resistant layers for cooler days.
