Assateague is a barrier island and its contours have changed with time, tides and storms. It was once connected to Ocean City, but the August 1933 Chesapeake-Potomac hurricane created an inlet.

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has issued an emergency closure for shellfish harvesting in Worcester County ...

Keep in mind: The National Park Service manages the Maryland district, or Assateague Island National Seashore. Two miles of the Maryland district are managed by the state (this area is known as ...

This 37-mile-long barrier island along the Atlantic coasts of Maryland and Virginia includes adjacent marsh islands and ocean waters. The park offers an extraordinary beach experience that allows ...

Read on to get inspired for your next Maryland beach getaway, and don't forget to vote for your favorite shores to help influence next year's list. SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No Assateague ...

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