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Education Understand that the Trail provides an array of educational resources and opportunities. Be motivated to incorporate Trail resources and themes (including stewardship) into their educational activities. Be provoked to learn more about the Bay’s cultural and natural heritage and values. Stewardship ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Understand the need for Bay restoration and the associated challenges. Appreciate the link between the health of the Bay and human health and welfare. Feel inspired and empowered to protect and conserve Bay resources. Be motivated to actively engage in Bay conservation and restoration efforts through individual and/or organized activities. Visitor Experience Scenarios One of the goals of this interpretive plan is to outline future possibilities for the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. The Trail is intended to provide residents and visitors access to Bay resources; orientation and interpretation; enriching hands-on experiences; and opportunities to engage in conservation stewardship. Though some of the Trail-related experiences will occur on the water, it is likely that the majority of visitors will become familiar with Trail resources and stories through land-based experiences and interpretation. The following scenarios describe a few visitor opportunities the Trail may already provide or may offer in the future. The common objectives for all of these visitor experience scenarios is to connect visitors with special places, people, and stories that will touch their hearts, stretch their perceptions, and ultimately make them better stewards of the Bay. Kayaking the Chickahominy River A young couple is visiting the Williamsburg, Virginia area taking in the history and the local ambience. They are also looking for an outdoor experience. Their hotel concierge tells them about the popular day trips on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Several outfitters offer both tours and rentals on the James and the Chickahominy rivers, and Powhatan Creek. The couple opts for a day-trip on the 34
Chickahominy, and the concierge arranges for an outfitter to pick them up the next morning. The outfitter picks up the couple and a few other hotel guests in a van and takes them to a local market to allow them to purchase food, water and other light supplies. Then they head to the Chickahominy Waterfront Park where they find a trailer rack of kayaks and safety gear. The outfitter provides instruction for a safe outing, information about the cultural and natural history of the local area, and the importance of Bay stewardship. As day-trippers, the couple has the opportunity to learn some natural history of the Chesapeake by traveling one of its tributaries with a knowledgeable guide, or by exploring on their own with a brochure featuring a very clear map with route options, and information about the Chickahominy and Paspahegh tribes, Smith’s explorations, and the flora and fauna of the area. The couple chooses to explore on their own, using the route map. After learning a little about kayaking safety and the particulars of navigating the currents on the Chickahominy, they set out. They are pleased to see that the color-coded routes on the map have corresponding markers on the water and that there is no question as to where landings are located – everything is marked with the clearly identifiable Trail logo. One nice surprise is the presence of a few interpretive panels that depict the Chickahominy as it was prior to colonial times and some of the people who have come and gone since. They complete their loop in about four hours at a leisurely pace with some brief stops. They never felt confused about the route. They were well-equipped and did not have any conflicts with the power boats that were also putting in at the Waterfront Park. They fulfilled their desire to have an outdoor experience, but they came away with much more than that; they now have a new-found appreciation for the rich history of the area, and the natural landscape of the Chesapeake Bay. A Visit to a Multi-agency Trail Information Center A couple has been thinking of visiting the Chesapeake Bay region. They know something about the area, but they want to learn more. While coming home from a family visit they pull off the interstate at one of several Captain John Smith Chesapeake Information Centers. They are looking for information on day trips and longer vacations. They find this information—and much more! The couple learns that the center—planned and operated by federal, state and local governmental agencies with contributions from private sites and associations—provides one-stop shopping for planning trips to the Bay Country. The goal of the center is to expand visitors’ knowledge of recreational and interpretive opportunities and enhance their appreciation of the Bay. The couple splits off in different directions to explore the media; not just because there is a lot to see, but because the center is designed so people can chose what they would like 35
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*The health conscious (exercise, et
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*There is a long-term history of Am
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*Weather and the seasons affect the
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through the environment. An example
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*Patuxent River Park *Jug Bay *Park
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*Nanticoke Indian Association Museu
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*Feel a sense of empowerment to pro
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*Coastal Zone Management/Department
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*Publicize during 2008 celebration.
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*Create websites to communicate inf
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*From Point Lookout State Park meet
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CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH CHESAPEAKE NATIO
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*Note: For our purposes, the term
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APPENDIX D: TRAIL-RELATED RESOURCES
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Interpretation Potential Public or
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what they knew about their homeland
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closer to fresh arable land. Someti
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Pennsylvania. Like the Massawomeck,
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and essentially superior to the way
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proportion that he seemed the goodl
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coal, and rich soil were deposited
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The forests by the Bay were home to
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APPENDIX G: TEACHER/EDUCATIONAL RES
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1) Identify and describe a shallop.
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This lesson primarily covers the pe
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2) Research and classify plants and
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In this activity, students will exp
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Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on
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APPENDIX I: VISITATION DATA FROM IN
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Trap Pond State Park, Laurel, DE Mo
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Washington, DC 20230 Phone: 202- 48
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Maryland Office of Tourism Developm
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La Plata, MD 20646 Phone: 301-609-7
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8601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 612 Silv
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Virginian Eastern Shore Water Trail
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interpretive kiosk is already in pl
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APPENDIX M: SITE-SPECIFIC INTERPRET
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APPENDIX N: TEMPLATE FOR CHESAPEAKE
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explorations of Chesapeake Bay reso
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APPENDIX O: TEMPLATE FOR CAPTAIN JO
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and opportunities to explore their
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law. B. NPS Appropriations: Nothing
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• Education: Serving as outdoor c
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Raise Funds Develop a fundraising p
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Interviews Interview community lead
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organization. Implementing plans, r
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• Support and acknowledge their e
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Local Government Grants—Many loca
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Donors generally give large gifts t
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• Existing access, parking, and m
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Inform boaters about the availabili
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nonprofit organizations. As the tra
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Liability One issue that almost all
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enhance their experience—and dire
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Wayside exhibits can heighten inter
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Map Folders or Brochure Produce a s
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On a website, provide a Resource li
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Orientation exhibits can be standar
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Maintain Facilities Clean and repai
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• Be considerate of others Paddli
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• Sierra Club Inner City Outings:
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Make sure the work crews receive tr
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What Is the CBGN Grant Program? --
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Grants projects that actively invol
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Gateways Network Graphics Standards
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Curriculum-Based: Proposed programs
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public education of and access to t
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• Attachments must be on 8 ½" x
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are to carry out the project. You m
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Telephone: 202-442-8800 Richmond, V
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will then be required to supplement
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