Here is the complete guide to Assateague Island National Seashore, including things to do, when to visit, where to camp, ...

The recreational beach at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge will soon move up the coast more than 2 miles to help curb ...

In April of 2024, I took a trip to Assateague Island for my 27th birthday. While most people visit this spot in the summer, I opted to go in the off-season to avoid the crowds. While it was a ...

This 37-mile-long barrier island along the Atlantic coasts of Maryland and Virginia includes adjacent marsh islands and ocean waters. The park offers an extraordinary beach experience that allows ...

A 'huge' turnout is expected for the centennial of this island tradition, made famous by a pony named "Misty of Chincoteague.

Chincoteague Mayor Denise Bowden was seriously hurt during the Spring Roundup of the Chincoteague ponies Friday, according to ...

Enjoy the pristine nature of Assateague Island National Seashore, known for its population of wild horses. Hunt for fossils on the historical Calvert Cliffs State Park beach—you might take home ...

This story appears in the December 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. Assateague Island National Seashore, which sits on a 37-mile-long sliver of land just off the coast of Maryland and ...

If you tire of tourist-filled Ocean City, you may want to consider a day trip to nearby Assateague Island National Seashore. This 37-mile-long island – which begins just south of the resort area ...

Visit to Assateague Island to see the wild ponies. Clearly it is their island and we were regarded as simply tourists passing through! Great to know they are thriving after many generations in the ...