Beneath the Beaten Path: Cave diggers dare to explore subterranean worlds that have never been seen by human eyes. Appalachian Gem: Threaded by the Appalachian Trail, Greenbrier and South Mountain State Parks are treasured getaways. Return to the Classics: Ralph Cattaneo takes classic wooden boats, once condemned to decay, and lovingly restores their elegant splendor.
Where the Waters Meet: At the junction of the Potomac River & Chesapeake Bay, Point Lookout State Park is brimming with beauty and history. Sifting for History: An archaeological dig in Crownsville makes an emotional discovery as they uncover slave quarters once thought lost. Relief for Pitchers: The Carnivorous pitcher plants of Nassawango Creek Preserve hang in a delicate ecological balance.
Degrees of Action: The Adventuresports Institute at Garrett College trains guides for whitewater, rock climbing, and everything in-between. A Tern in the Tide: Once in danger of vanishing into the bay, the restored Poplar Island is now a haven for nesting sea birds. The Invasive Chase: The intrusive Snakehead fish... it is tracked by officials, hunted by anglers, and grilled by gourmet chefs.
A Chesapeake Passage
A Chesapeake Passage
Follow some modern day adventurists as they retrace the trail of Captain John Smith who charted these waters more than 400 years ago.
Charm in the Middle
Smith Island is the perfect getaway for peace, quiet, and genuine Chesapeake charm!
Return to the Classics
Ralph Cattaneo takes classic wooden boats, once condemned to decay, and lovingly restores their elegant splendor.