Due to the approach of Hurricane Erin, the following closures are in effect on Assateague Island-effective immediately: The ...

Beaches on Assateague Island have been closed due to eroded shoreline posing a threat to visitors. Restrictions have been ...

Effective immediately, all ocean side beaches, including the Assateague Island State Park, have suspended in-water activities ...

Although Hurricane Erin is not currently forecast to directly cross over land, its impact on surrounding areas has resulted in closures across Assateague Island.

The beaches at Assateague Island and Ocean City, Maryland, are closed due to dangerous rip currents and high surf brought on ...

On Tuesday morning, Assateague Island National Seashore and Ocean City closed public access to the ocean. Hurricane Erin ...

A horse was struck by a vehicle and killed Saturday evening on the Assateague Island National Seashore, according to a social ...

Speeding cars have long been a problem on Assateague Island, advocates say, with few drivers heeding the 25-mph limit and the island’s resident wild horses suffering the consequences.

In the long term, Assateague Island Alliance seeks to dishabituate the horses from doing so, Kozlowski said. The horse, which died in July 2017, was identified as N2BHS-AI, or Chama Wingapo.

Should you venture to Assateague any time after the sand fleas hatch (in mid-May), be prepared. Along with the island’s infamous mosquito population, sand fleas are prevalent in the summer.

Should you venture to Assateague any time after the sand fleas hatch (in mid-May), be prepared. Along with the island’s infamous mosquito population, sand fleas are prevalent in the summer.