Whether you are headed out for a fishing trip, bird-watching adventure, or camping excursion, the Highroad Guide to the Chesapeake Bay leads you to the best the bay has to offer. This comprehensive guidebook brings together the natural history and features of the bay in a format that is easy to use and packed with detailed information. Explore trails and boardwalks where wildlife abounds. Visit the site of the first British settlements in the New World. Discover quiet back roads and towns off the beaten path where watermen still make their living from the riches of the bay. This is the indispensable reference for first-time visitors as well as seasoned explorers. The indispensable guide to the best the Chesapeake Bay has to offer. -Features the best natural areas, lodging, and restaurants of the Chesapeake Bay. A useful companion for hikers, bikers, campers, anglers, scenic drivers, wildlife watchers, and history buffs who want to learn more about the Chesapeake Bay"s beautiful and wild coast. A complete index makes planning a trip to the bay easy. -Highlights the geology, flora, and fauna of hundreds of sites where amateur naturalists will learn more about the rich natural and human history of the Chesapeake Bay. -Outdoor enthusiasts can use the Highroad Guides series to plan excursions to other coastal areas including the Georgia coast and Okefenokee and the Florida Keys and Everglades. The mountain series highlights Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.