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.

Assateague Island's beloved "Bayberry," a bay stallion born in April 2003, has died, said the Assateague Island Alliance.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Ocean City, Maryland, has been hailed as one of the best boating cities in the United States for 2025. Here's what BoatBooker.com has to say.

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Assateague Island's beloved "Bayberry," a bay stallion born in April 2003, has died at the age of 21. The stallion is also recognized for having one of the biggest bands of mares at one time ...