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| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes | | | Picnicking | yes |
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Nearby Parks:
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Vaughn State Wildlife Management Area
Assateague State Park
Shad Landing State Park
Milburn Landing State Park
Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge
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| National Park Overview: |
 | Storm tossed seas, as well as gentle breezes shape Assateague Island. This barrier island is a tale of constant movement and change. <P>Bands of wild horses freely roam amongst plants and native animals that have adapted to a life of sand, salt and wind. Special thickened leaves and odd shapes reveal the plant world?s successful struggle here. Ghost crabs buried in the cool beach sand and tree swallows plucking bayberries on their southward migration offer glimpses of the animal world?s connection to Assateague. <P>Human struggles are intertwined with this island at the ocean?s edge. Gallant surf rescues by the US Life-Saving Service and dashed dreams of a summer beach resort are but a few of the stories told here. <P>Marine and terrestrial life functioning in concert offer a closer look at a natural and cultural world shaped by forces larger than our own. <P> |
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Awesome
Wild horses roam the island. They will visit your sight. Beautiful animals. Amazing Beaches. A must visit. Beware of the bugs, bring plenty of bug spray with deet
Written by vancefam819
8-Jul-2008
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| Plane - The closest airports are Ocean City Municipal Airport (410-213-2471) and Salisbury-Wicomico County Regional Airport (410-548-4827). <P> <br>Car - There are two entrances to Assateague Island National Seashore. Assateague's north entrance is at the end of Route 611, eight miles south of Ocean City, MD. The south entrance is at the end of Route 175, two miles from Chincoteague, VA. There is no vehicle access between the two entrances on Assateague Island. Vehicles must return to the mainland to access either the north or south entrance. <P> <br>Public Transportation - No public transportation available. <P> |
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