Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network - Your Chesapeake Connection

Smith Island Center
Smith Island Center is a small museum in the tiny community of Ewell on one of only three Chesapeake Bay islands still occupied by working watermen and their families. At Island residents' busiest time--the crabbing season–the Cent... [ More info ]


	National Park Service Names Trap Pond State Park a Chesapeake Bay Gateway - Press Release

	Visit one of our newest Gateways: Fredrick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park


Exploring the Chesapeake’s Military and Naval Presence - Learn more about how the Chesapeake has played a great role in the nation’s military and naval history at these Gateways.

Paddling the Chesapeake
Learn about paddling safety, water trails and river classifications.

John Smith Trail
Find out about John Smith, his voyages, his explorations and ways to learn more.

Driving Tours
Take an exciting theme based tour of Gateways sites with our featured driving tours.

Chesapeake Bay Workboats
Explore the many sizes and shapes of workboats found throughout the Bay region.


05/14:	Wednesday Evening Bird Walks
05/16:	Southern Maryland Quilt and Needle...
05/17:	Saturday Monitoring Bird Walks
05/17:	From BayScapes to Living Shoreline...
05/20:	Living American Flag
05/20:	Food & Farm Bill with author Dan I...
05/20:	Food & Farm Bill with author Dan I...
05/21:	Wednesday Evening Bird Walks
05/24:	Dino-Mania!
05/24:	Homes for Gnomes and Woodland Fair...
05/26:	Memorial Day
05/28:	Wednesday Evening Bird Walks