It is about Kiptopeke State Park.

The place is unique and Andrew has decided to go there.

I had no idea!
At Kiptopeke State Park on the Eastern shore, they sunk nine concrete ships that were used during World War II. In 1948 they were „sunk“ 1/4 mile offshore to protect the Chesapeake bay ferry terminal. The water they are in is only about 10 feet deep.
The ferry doesn’t run anymore—now that the Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel gets you from the Eastern shore to Hampton Roads. But the ruins of the ships provide a breakwater for the state park plus serves as home to many types of wildlife.
Kayaks weren’t available to rent today, but I hear it’s an amazing thing to paddle out and look at up close.
Every day is a school day!

Comments poured in:

Andrew – here’s the amazing kayaking adventure my husband Randy set up to see the Kiptopeke ghost ships for my birthday last year! !

BEST birthday ever!

We went there back in June. It’s a fantastic park. If you do go out to the ships, be sure to wear a life vest. They were giving kayakers and paddle boarders tickets left and right.

We were at the KOA camping this weekend and almost went by there today. Will plan on getting paddle boards for the family on our next trip or maybe bring the Seadoo’s and check them out…

We were camping there this past weekend at the state park. It’s wonderful. And we have taken a boat out to the ships. It us something to see that’s for sure

Way back when we stayed there, we were amazed at how clear the water was at the beach.

You can stand in water up to your shoulders and count your toes. There is almost nowhere you can do that on the western shore of the Bay!

Kiptopeke State Park, which is a state park located on the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Delmarva Peninsula in Northampton County, near Cape Charles. This park offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay and the opportunity to explore a unique coastal habitat that is a major migratory flyway for birds.

The park has two and three bedroom cottages, six bedroom dormitories, caravan and tent sites, yurts and bungalows.

Guests can also enjoy the park’s boat launch, lighted fishing pier, picnic areas, 5.1 miles of hiking and biking trails, playground, beach bath and swimming beach.

Seasonal interpretive and educational programs focus on natural history, bird watching and bay ecology.

If you want to visit Kiptopeke State Park, you should know that it is open for day and night visit from 6 am to 10 pm. The fishing pier is open 24 hours a day from April 1 to December 31. The park is located three miles from the north end of the Chesapeake Bridge-Tunnel, which has a significant toll in both directions, on Route 13. Turn west on Route 704; the park entrance is within half a mile. The park has a swimming area from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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