NPS Photo/S. Tobin Programs Located at the Maryland Visitor Center
(20 Minutes) - Join a ranger on the visitor center deck as we unlock many of the mysteries that surround the wild horses of Assateague Island!
- Wheelchair Accessible
(20 Minutes) - Join a ranger inside at the visitor center to learn, observe and touch some 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
Drop in at the historic U.S. Lifesaving Service boathouse to learn about the heroic men who risked their lives to rescue shipwrecked mariners.
- Located just off Bayberry Drive, across from Ferry Landing Road.
(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 on Saturday mornings 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. |
Last updated: June 28, 2026