Tag Archives: Captain John Smith
Dragon Run in a Kayak
Ever dreamt of returning to another era for casting your eyes on celebrities and moments when history was made, but not staying long enough to be risky? Everyone has their favorites, and one of mine is to join Captain John … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Nature, Seasons in Virginia
Tagged bald cypress trees, Beaver, Captain John Smith, Dragon Run, kayak, Middle Peninsula, resurrection fern, Virginia
Shifting Baselines
In 1608 Captain John Smith led a crew of fourteen to explore the Chesapeake Bay in a shallop brought over from England in the hold of the Susan Constant. Leaning over the side of the small craft they could see … Continue reading
