There’s nothing quite like enjoying a cold brew or some fresh seafood at a dockside tiki bar after a day of paddling. It’s even better when that spot is out in the boonies, away from civilization, and the waitstaff doesn’t care if you’re a little sweaty, if your butt is still wet, or if you’re a little crusty from sunscreen and saltwater.

What makes exploring this area particularly distinctive is the deep history that is woven into the landscape. When you are cycling Wildlife Drive and the surrounding roadways, paddling the refuge water trails, and walking the trails, you are exploring the very same scenery that Harriet Tubman traversed in her efforts to lead enslaved African Americans to freedom along the Underground Railroad.

The Eastern Shore of Maryland is famous for many things—crabs, boating, history—but hiking is not usually something most people think about