Paddling a Water Trail Most of the Chesapeake's islands are uninhabited, promising a different kind of reward for outdoor enthusiasts. You can spend days kayaking or canoeing 30 miles of marked waterway trails at Janes Island, a 2,850-acre expanse of marsh, beach, and wooded hammocks near Crisfield , Md. on the bay's Eastern Shore. Crisfield is about four hours from Baltimore . So even beginners can give it a try.
Many paddlers head for the island's six miles of white sand beach, reached only by water.
Keep a watch out for stinging jellyfish, which can be a painful nuisance almost anywhere on the Chesapeake in summer. In summer, the park's nature center provides insight into the natural history of the island. Fishing, crabbing and bird watching are also popular.