NPS Photo Programs are at various locations. Please note specific meeting locations. Programs at the Bateman Visitor Center
Every day is a new topic with Ranger's Choice. Join a park ranger to learn more about Assateague Island, who calls it home, stories of its past, and what makes this place so special.
20-30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
You're never too old for a story by the sea. Come learn about an animal that calls Assateague home. An activity or craft related to the story will follow.
20-30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible. Programs Around the Park (Locations in Title)
Come learn about the fiesty and tasty blue crab by watching its powerful pinchers latch onto your bait! Equipment is provided. This program is catch and release. Sunscreen and bug spray are advised. Parking is limited. Bicycling to program is encouraged.
45 minutes
See what birds the ranger is viewing along Beach Road in Toms Cove. Come and go as you please anytime during this 1-hour window. Some binoculars and field guides will be available.
1 hour window
Discover some of Assateague's most colorful residents on this walk designed for birders of all skill levels. A limited number of binoculars and field guides are available.
1 .5 hours, 1/2 mile
Join a ranger and investigate the creatures found in and around Toms Cove. Expect to get wet! A snug pair of wading shoes is required, no flip-flops.
1 hour
Program is limited to those 12 years and older. If sitting on the beach bores you, you might just get hooked on surf fishing. Designed for those with limited surf fishing experience, this program includes demonstrations of equipment, bait and casting techniques. Equipment is provided, however; actual practice time depends on group size.
1.5 hours
Join us for a 1.5 hour paddle in Toms Cove to discover what’s beneath the boat. Be ready to get wet! Program is limited to those 13 years and older. Children must be 16 or older to paddle on a trip alone. One person per seat. All equipment is provided. Wear clothing and shoes (no flip-flops) for wading.
Note: Reservations must be made in person at the Bateman Visitor Center. There is a $20.00 per person fee, payment due upon reservation (non-refundable except for weather cancellations). |
Last updated: June 12, 2026