• An Assateague wild horse finding shelter in the dunes.

    Assateague Island

    National Seashore MD,VA

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  • Message from the Superintendent

    The planning team is currently in the final stages of drafting the General Managment Plan and beginning the internal review process which includes reviews and revisions. More »

  • Virginia District - Beach Parking Update

    Due to Hurricane Sandy and the March 6 storm, there is limited parking in the Virginia District. As of 4/4/13 parking lot 1 and part of parking lot 2 are open. All parking lots are expected to be open by Memorial Day weekend. More »

  • Hurricane Sandy Photos on flickr

    View images from the Maryland and Virginia districts of Assateague Island National Seashore on our flickr site. More »

Ranger Guided Programs

Explore Assateague on a ranger guided kayak program!

Explore Assateague on a ranger guided kayak program.

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

 

Program Schedules

Maryland District Program Schedule
May 18 - May 19, 2013 (pdf file, 487kb)

Maryland District
Assateague Island Visitor Center
410-641-1441 (press 1)

Virginia District Program Schedule
May 17 - May 19, 2013 (pdf file, 259kb)

Virginia District
Toms Cove Visitor Center
410-641-1441 (press 2)

Did You Know?

Prickly pear cactus is native to dry, sandy areas on Assateague Island. 4 kb

Prickly pear cactus is native to dry, sandy areas on Assateague Island. American Indians applied peeled pads to wounds and drank pad tea for lung ailments.  Fruits were eaten fresh or dried for winter use.