nps.gov - Assateague Island National Seashore - News Releases http://www.nps.gov/asis News releases from Assateague Island National Seashore. en-us Work Begins on Assateague Beach Parking in Virginia http://www.nps.gov/asis/parknews/beach-parking-update-virginia-district-may-2.htm Fri, 03 May 2013 14:03:47 EST The highly anticipated repair work on beach parking lots damaged during Hurricane Sandy has begun. Visitors to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge will observe representatives of Heard Construction, Inc reconstructing beach parking areas on the Virginia end of Assateague Island. Patricia Kicklighter Named New River Gorge National River Superintendent http://www.nps.gov/asis/parknews/superintendent.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:08:24 EST Patricia “Trish” Kicklighter has been selected as the new superintendent of New River Gorge National River and the associated Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River. Update on Assateague Beach Parking in Virginia http://www.nps.gov/asis/parknews/beach-parking-update-in-virginia.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:04:30 EST Visitors to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia will soon be able to enjoy easy access to Assateague beaches. The Federal Highways Administration has awarded the contract for repair of parking lots damaged due to Hurricane Sandy. 2013 Annual Passes Now Available http://www.nps.gov/asis/parknews/2013-annual-passes-now-available.htm Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:54:44 EST The 2013 Annual Pass to Assateague Island National Seashore is now available. The $30 pass provides entrance to the National Seashore in both the Maryland and Virginia Districts. Beginning this year, annual passes will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Saved From Sandy http://www.nps.gov/asis/parknews/saved-from-sandy.htm Sat, 03 Nov 2012 09:09:37 EST On Friday, October 26, 2012, before the onset of high winds and waves from Hurricane Sandy, biological technicians and staff from the Marine Animal Rescue at the National Aquarium in Baltimore excavated a loggerhead sea turtle nest on the north end of Assateague Island National Seashore. Foul Weather Shelter Erected for Cyclists and Pedestrians http://www.nps.gov/asis/parknews/foul-weather-shelter-erected-for-cyclists-and-pedestrians.htm Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:27:04 EST Foul Weather Shelter Erected for Cyclists and Pedestrians At the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge