In 2025, this Chesapeake Beach Trek was featured in a new book!
What a thrill it was to sit down with the book's editor, Ilyssa Kyu, and share information and insights for Campfire Stories: Tales and Travel Companion, the latest installment in the bestselling Campfire Stories series published by Mountaineers Books. This beautifully curated volume continues the tradition of honoring America’s natural wonders through storytelling—this time highlighting the rich and diverse landscapes of the Chesapeake Bay. Blending timeless tales with practical travel advice, the book invites readers on a journey through the Bay’s history, culture and ecology. These tales are then followed by a mini-guide: community-sourced recommendations for outdoor activities, cultural landmarks and historical points of interest, as well as tips on how to best travel lightly and respectfully through the Chesapeake region.
Click here to read excerpt, and click here to purchase the book.
What a thrill it was to sit down with the book's editor, Ilyssa Kyu, and share information and insights for Campfire Stories: Tales and Travel Companion, the latest installment in the bestselling Campfire Stories series published by Mountaineers Books. This beautifully curated volume continues the tradition of honoring America’s natural wonders through storytelling—this time highlighting the rich and diverse landscapes of the Chesapeake Bay. Blending timeless tales with practical travel advice, the book invites readers on a journey through the Bay’s history, culture and ecology. These tales are then followed by a mini-guide: community-sourced recommendations for outdoor activities, cultural landmarks and historical points of interest, as well as tips on how to best travel lightly and respectfully through the Chesapeake region.
Click here to read excerpt, and click here to purchase the book.
