Assateague Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

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Life on the Edge

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.

Horses on the beach at Assateague Island National Seashore (13 kb)

Assateague Island National Seashore to Hold Public Open House on New Strategies for Managing the Feral Horses

May 22, 2008 - Superintendent Scott J. Bentley announced today that a public open house will be held on Tuesday June 10, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to present the results of an environmental assessment (EA) of alternatives for managing the Feral Horses of Assateague Island National Seashore. This planning document describes several new strategies that are being proposed to improve management of the Assateague horses and better protect their island home. The meeting will be held at the park’s Barrier Island Visitor Center on Route 611 near Berlin, Maryland.

For more information...
Press Release - May 22, 2008 (PDF file, 158kb)

Ranger-Guided Programs

A variety of ranger-guided programs are available to encourage visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn more about the barrier island environment.

Maryland District Program Schedule
July 6 - July 19, 2008 (PDF file, 145kb)
July 20 - August 2, 2008 (PDF file, 139 kb)

Virginia District Program Schedule
July 13 - 19, 2008 (PDF file, 126kb)
July 20 - 26, 2008 (PDF file, 125 kb)

Maryland District
Barrier Island Visitor Center
410-641-1441

Virginia District
Toms Cove Visitor Center
757-336-6577

New 2008 Virginia District Boat and Horse Use Maps

The boat use and horse use policies in the Toms Cove hook area have changed. Please check the new maps for seasonal closures due to bird nesting activities.

2008 Virginia District Boat Use map (PDF file, 142kb)
2008 Virginia District Horse Use map (PDF file, 176kb)

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7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD 21811

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Phone

Maryland District Visitor Information
(410) 641-1441

Virginia District Visitor Information
(757) 336-6577

Climate

Spring: Often windy and cool with lows in the 40's and highs in the 60's.
Summer: Hot and humid with lows in the 60's and highs in the 80's.
Fall: Warm with lows in the 50's and highs in the 70's.
Winter: Damp cold and often windy. Lows in the 20's, highs in the 40's.
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