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Draft Interpretive Plan Join the adventure! - Captain John Smith ...

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support <strong>the</strong> overarching goal to inspire an ethic of stewardship among Trail users, and<br />

relate to <strong>the</strong> Trail’s significance, interpretive <strong>the</strong>mes, and targeted audiences.<br />

Visitor experience objectives define desired end results, not <strong>the</strong> means for attaining those<br />

results. Specific strategies and methods for reaching <strong>the</strong>se objectives will be identified in<br />

<strong>the</strong> Taking Action section of <strong>the</strong> plan.<br />

The following visitor experience objectives are derived from <strong>the</strong> interpretive scoping<br />

meetings held throughout <strong>the</strong> Chesapeake region in 2007-2008 and through additional<br />

consultation. While most objectives are applicable to multiple categories of potential trail<br />

users, some pertain to particular targeted audiences.<br />

Trail users (watershed residents and visitors) will have opportunities to:<br />

Trail Orientation<br />

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Understand <strong>the</strong> diverse nature and extensiveness of <strong>the</strong> Chesapeake Bay region<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Trail.<br />

Acknowledge that <strong>the</strong> Trail traces <strong>the</strong> routes of <strong>Captain</strong> <strong>John</strong> <strong>Smith</strong>’s 1607-1609<br />

exploratory voyages in <strong>the</strong> Bay and its tributaries.<br />

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Understand <strong>the</strong> purpose of <strong>the</strong> Trail, how <strong>the</strong> Trail is managed, and who <strong>the</strong><br />

various partners are.<br />

Understand that <strong>the</strong> Trail consists of both land and water sites and routes that are<br />

accessible via a variety of transportation modes, including: motor boating, sailing,<br />

paddling, car or bus touring, biking, hiking, and more.<br />

Understand that <strong>the</strong> Trail is evolving and learn about new opportunities that<br />

become available as <strong>the</strong> Trail develops and grows.<br />

Be motivated to visit Trail segments and sites and embark on <strong>the</strong>ir own journey of<br />

discovery through self-guided and/or guided experiences.<br />

Trip <strong>Plan</strong>ning<br />

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Understand that coordinated information services are available to facilitate easy<br />

trip planning for land and/or water excursions.<br />

Be motivated to incorporate Trail-related interpretive programs, special events<br />

and o<strong>the</strong>r activities into <strong>the</strong>ir travel plans.<br />

Touring<br />

Feel an immediate sense of welcoming and belonging.<br />

Safely and easily explore Trail segments and/or sites.<br />

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