Detailed guide to kayaing and canoeing the Patuxent River

- From its source at Parrs Ridge in Carroll County to Drum Point on the Chesapeake Bay,
  the Patuxent River is known for its treasured resources and natural beauty.
- Dense woodlands buffer the upper reaches while farmlands dominate
  the southern part creating scenic vistas and a serene rural environment.
- Archaeological and cultural resources tell the story of
  10,000 years of human habitation along it's shores.
- In 1968, the State recognized its valuable resources and designated
  the Patuxent River as one of Maryland's Scenic Rivers.
- Since then, federal, state and local agencies along with
  conservation organizations have partnered together...
- ... to preserve, enhance and restore the natural and cultural resources
  of the river and to be good stewards for the protection of its watershed.
- The 115 mile long Patuxent River is unique, as it's the
  longest river that flows entirely within the state of Maryland.