Home to charming towns, preserved nature parks, and picturesque harbors: Kent County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore ranks among the best places to spend Spring days outdoors in the Northeast. Whether it’s hiking trails to see windswept beaches, kayaking around an island, or wildlife viewing in a protected park, the area has it all.
Cycling is a refreshing way to explore Kent County. The area has many bike trails to choose from. Enjoy the flat winding roads that make up the Chesapeake County National Scenic Byway, All American Road. While in Chestertown be sure to hop on the Wayne Gilchrest Trail, which connects Washington College to historic downtown Chestertown.
Birds of a feather flock together and you can see that for yourself at some of the highly praised birding sites such as Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge. Hundreds of bird species are documented in the county, making it ideal for birders to chalk many of the birds off their must-see list.
Extend your stay by camping overnight at Bayshore Campground in Rock Hall on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. Campers with RVs are welcomed as well as visitors toting their own tents to pitch by the water. Bring your boat along too, you can use the park’s boat ramp to further explore the area by water.
Keep in mind, there are numerous licensed captains available to take you fishing and crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Spend the day exploring Kent County aboard your chartered vessel with the captain’s expertise to guide you. If you prefer to keep your feet ashore you can opt to try your hand at fishing from a bridge or shoreline location.
Start your adventure by visiting kentcounty.com/visitors.
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