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Assateague Island National SeashoreMutual grooming by Assateague's horses serves to establish and maintain social bonds within the herd. 20kb
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Storm Impacts

Assateague Island NS and Chincoteague NWR are open with limited access. Conditions will be evaluated daily.
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Life on the Edge

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.
 
Life of the Forest Trail in the MD district of Assateague Island National Seashore, 17kb

Share Your Vision of the Park's Future! Participate in developing our General Management Plan (GMP).

All National Parks are required to have an approved General Management Plan (GMP) that will act as a guide for making management decisions over the next 20 years. Public input is essential throughout all phases of the development process. Assateague's new GMP will provide a framework to guide decisions for natural and cultural resource protection, appropriate types and levels of visitor activities, and appropriate facility development. Superintendent Trish Kicklighter and NPS staff invite the public to participate in developing this plan. We are interested in your comments, questions and ideas for the future of Assateague Island National Seashore. Here are two ways to send us your comments:
- Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) is a web-based system that has been created for and adopted by the National Park Service to be used nationwide. This system will allow people to gain access to current plans and related documents that are available for review and open for comment. Public comments can be submitted through the PEPC system. The public will also be able to access schedules for particular projects as well as specific information about public meetings.
- The park will also accept comments from the public by mail, fax, and e-mail. Mail or fax this comment form to us. You can also e-mail us.

 
A variety of ranger guided programs are available to encourage visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn more about the barrier island environment. 10kb

Ranger Guided Programs

A variety of ranger-guided programs are available to encourage visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn more about the barrier island environment.

Maryland District Programs
November 10 - November 21, 2009 (PDF file, 275kb)
November 22 - December 5, 2009 (PDF file, 212kb)

Virginia District Programs
November 21 - November 29, 2009 (PDF file, 308kb)
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Waterfowl Weekend Program Schedule (PDF file, 146kb)

Maryland District
Barrier Island Visitor Center
410-641-1441

Virginia District
Toms Cove Visitor Center
757-336-6577

 
Assateague Island Alliance logo, 22kb

Assateague Island Alliance, Assateague's New Friends Group

Visit Assateague Island Alliance online to join and learn more about their mission to support education, research, stewardship and recreational opportunities.

 
 

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7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD 21811

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Maryland District Visitor Information
(410) 641-1441

Virginia District Visitor Information
(757) 336-6577

Climate

Spring: Often windy and cool with lows in the 40's and highs in the 60's.
Summer: Hot and humid with lows in the 60's and highs in the 80's.
Fall: Warm with lows in the 50's and highs in the 70's.
Winter: Damp cold and often windy. Lows in the 20's, highs in the 40's.
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In 1999 the Toms Cove visitor center was relocated for the third time.4 kb  

Did You Know?
As Assateague moves and changes, beachfront visitor facilities are relocated westward. The Toms Cove visitor center has been moved 3 times!

Last Updated: November 22, 2009 at 11:00 EST