Chesapeake Bay Explorer''s Guide - Natural History, Plants, and Wildlife

Known for its beauty and bounty, the Chesapeake Bay stretches nearly 200 miles from the mouth of the Susquehanna River to the ocean capes of the Atlantic, its tidal waters enriching the vibrant coastal communities of both Maryland and Virginia.

Chesapeake Bay Explorer’s Guide is the perfect reference for visitors who want to know more about the things they see in their visit to the famous estuary, whether they are relaxing on a beach, paddling through a saltmarsh, or watching workboats duck beneath a drawbridge. Explore more than 14,415 miles of shoreline, myriad hiking trails, and scores of wildlife preserves nestled between resort towns and other attractions. This guide provides a concise history of how the Bay was formed, and brief entries with full-color images and easy-to-read descriptions of the flora, fauna, and man-made artifacts found in and around the Bay.

About the author

By Dr. David Malmquist

Product details

• Authors: David Malmquist, David Dr. Malmquist, Dr. David Malmquist
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2021
• EAN: 9781493051335
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-5133-5
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Travel > Travel guides > North and Central America; Travel & holiday guides, TRAVEL / Reference, Northeastern & North Atlantic States, US Northeast: Mid-Atlantic States, Travel guides: beaches and coastal areas / islands, Potomac river and Chesapeake Bay