Park reference · United States / Eastern Shore (Maryland)

Assateague Island

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Assateague Island destination photograph: Assateague pony 2.jpg
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A first look at Assateague Island

Assateague Island National Seashore is a beautiful barrier island, administrated by park services, permanently uninhabited, and most famous for its charismatic wild ponies. The northern tip of the island is a Maryland state park, while the rest of the Maryland section of the island is a United States National Seashore. The southern third of the island runs into Virginia,…

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