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Assateague Island National Seashore, Berlin, MD

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Assateague Island National Seashore

Watch wild horses graze the marshes and beach on a 37-mile barrier island with camping, beach walks and nature trails.

11800 Marsh View Ln · Berlin, MD

About Assateague Island National Seashore

Assateague is a 37-mile barrier island along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia, and the National Park Service manages most of the Maryland district. Wild horses, descendants of domestic animals that went feral, graze the salt marshes and head onto the beach to escape mosquitoes and flies. On the Maryland side you can walk the short Life of the Dunes, Life of the Forest and Life of the Marsh trails. Food and water are limited on the island, so bring your own and come ready for biting insects.

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