Chesapeake Bay — Kayaking in America’s Largest Estuary

Mary E. Streshly earned a master’s degree in English education from San Diego State University. In 2015, she went on to earn a PhD in educational leadership from San Francisco State University. Today, Mary Streshly serves as a senior advisor and acting executive director at Oakland Military Institute College Prep Academy in Oakland, California. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking.

Kayaking originated in the Arctic regions, where people had to paddle small vessels across the water for transportation and fishing. Today, kayaking is a fun sport that people in various parts of the world enjoy.

There are numerous locations in the US suitable for kayaking, but one of the best places for lovers of this water-based sport is Chesapeake Bay. With over 11,000 miles of tidal shoreline, Chesapeake Bay is the country’s largest estuary.

Experts and beginners alike can enjoy kayaking in the bay, as there are many flat-water and shallow areas where paddling is easy and comfortable. The bay is also great for practicing skills before heading out to more challenging kayaking spots.

Kayakers in Chesapeake Bay can explore places like the Cape Henry Lighthouse, First Landing Beach, and Yorktown Beach. Local businesses in the area provide visitors with kayaking excursions, which help to add more fun to the experience.