Just north of Baltimore is an expanse on the Gunpowder River that is void of any signs of civilization. A rare, green space preserved within miles of protected lands, providing valuable wildlife habitat where Andrea saw her first river otters. We will stop for lunch at Mt. Calvert, site of Charlestown, the P.G. county seat in 1696. There stands the Manor House, the only remaining building of Charlestown. A tidal freshwater river, we explore many different side creeks such as the Mattaponi, which supports an extensive community of beaver.
Dams run the length of the creek, with beaver and muskrat lodges existing side by side.
There are miles of beauty on the Patuxent. An open water paddling experience along the cliffs of the middle Chesapeake Bay. Start paddling from the midst of the small town of Chesapeake Beach. This meandering creek's watershed is the largest, most diverse and undisturbed ecosystem on the Western Shore. It is well protected, with access to the park strictly limited, so enjoy this rare opportunity to explore this well-preserved paradise and experience a combination of open water and creek paddling.