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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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Satellite image of the Chesapeake Bay region  

Did You Know?
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and one of the largest in the world. It is uniquely shallow, with an average depth of 21 feet and only a few troughs deeper than 170 feet. The Bay has 11,600 miles of shoreline including tidal wetlands and islands.

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