The trip through Jug Bay and Up the Western Branch of the Patuxent is a beautiful paddle through tidal freshwater marsh and riparian forests. But it is also a voyage through history up an old working river and past the remains of railroads and plantations. The trip begins at Selby’s Landing is the site of the first African-American owned airport in the United States. Patuxent River Park was formed in 1959, forever preserving Selby’s Landing as a piece of U.S. history. The intimate marshland experience provides ample opportunity for viewing birds and wildlife as well as a close look at the diverse plant life. Be sure to give yourself a good day to explore the many side streams.