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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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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.
 
 
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
May 9-10, 2009 (PDF file, 52kb)

Virginia District Programs
May 9-10, 2009 (PDF file, 146kb)
May 9, 2009: International Migratory Bird Celebration Activities (PDF file, 77kb)

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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Phone

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: May 08, 2009 at 09:22 EST