NPS Photo/S. Tobin Programs Located at the Maryland Visitor Center
(20 Minutes) - Join us as we unlock many of the mysteries that surround the wild horses of Assateague Island!
- Wheelchair Accessible
(1 Hour, drop in anytime) - Stop in at the visitor center to meet the “locals!” Learn, observe and touch a few of Assateague’s resident marine life.
- Wheelchair accessible - Please wash hands before touching the animals
(20 Minutes) - Stop by the visitor center for a short “meet and greet” program with the “locals!” Learn, observe and touch a few of Assateague’s resident marine life.
- Wheelchair accessible - Please wash hands before the start of the program 
NPS Photo/L. Brendel Programs Located on the Island
(2 Hours, drop in anytime) - Stop in at the historic boathouse to learn about the US Life Saving Service (a precursor to the US Coast Guard) and the heroic men who risked their lives to rescue shipwrecked mariners during coastal storms.
- Located just off Bayberry Drive, across from Ferry Landing Road.
(45 Minutes) - Join a ranger for a short, guided walk on the Life of the Marsh Trail to learn more about Assateague Island’s amazing natural environment and it’s significance!
- Located just off Bayside Drive - 1/2 Mile raised boardwalk trail - Wheelchair accessible
(45 Minutes) - Join a ranger to try our dip nets and take a closer look at marine organisms that thrive in the marshes and bay. Plan on getting wet as you wade the shallows.
- Appropriate clothing and water footwear (no flip-flops) required
(45 Minutes) - During this “crab and release” program with a ranger you’ll learn the mysteries of catching this cultural icon of the Eastern Shore, the blue crab.
- Wheelchair accessible
(30 Minutes) - Join a Ranger to wade out into the bay and learn the ancient art of collecting hard-shell clams. Plan on getting wet as you wade the shallows.
- Appropriate clothing and water footwear (no flip-flops) required
(2 Hours) - Join a Ranger for a guided kayak tour through the marshes. Learn about the island's ecology and history!
- Reservations must be made at the Maryland Visitor Center at least one day in advance. - Cost of $20 per person. Credit or debit required. - Arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled tour. - Make sure to bring water, hats, sunscreen, and snacks. Kayaks, paddles, and personal floatation devices provided. - Check calendar for availibility. |
Last updated: August 24, 2026