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Assateague Island National Seashore Prepares for Upcoming Storms

Park: Open but subject to short notice closures
OSV Zone: Closed
Maryland Campground: no tents or pop up trailers through 12 PM on September 7
Virginia: Toms Cove Visitor Center closed September 6

Life on the Edge

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.
 
A variety of ranger-guided programs are available to encourage visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn more about the barrier island environment. 10kb

Ranger-Guided Programs

A variety of ranger-guided programs are available to encourage visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn more about the barrier island environment.

Maryland District Program Schedule
August 24 - September 1, 2008 (PDF file, 127kb)
September 2 - September 13, 2008 (PDF file, 157kb)

Virginia District Program Schedule
August 24 - August 30, 2008 (PDF file, 49kb)
August 31 - September 6, 2008 (PDF file, 39kb)

Maryland District
Barrier Island Visitor Center
410-641-1441

Virginia District
Toms Cove Visitor Center
757-336-6577

 
Learn about Assateague’s wild horses 24/7 from the convenience of your own cell phone. 13kb

New Wild Horses Self-Guided Cell Phone Tour

Please help us try out a new service. Learn about Assateague’s wild horses 24/7 from the convenience of your own cell phone.
more information.... PDF file, 43kb)

 
Phragmites (pronounced frag-MY-teez) or Common Reed is an invasive, non-native grass species that has become well established on Assateague Island in recent years. 10kb

National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service target invasive plant infestations on Assateague Island

Superintendent Scott J. Bentley announced plans for controlling Phragmites australis (common reed) infestations on Assateague Island. Phragmites has dramatically increased in abundance on Assateague Island during recent years, displacing native plant communities and reducing habitat values. The variety of Phragmites that occurs on the island is non-native and highly invasive.

Press Release (PDF file, 24kb)
Assateague's Least Wanted (PDF file, 175kb) - Brochure

 
 

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Maryland District Visitor Information
(410) 641-1441

Virginia District Visitor Information
(757) 336-6577

Climate

Spring: Often windy and cool with lows in the 40's and highs in the 60's.
Summer: Hot and humid with lows in the 60's and highs in the 80's.
Fall: Warm with lows in the 50's and highs in the 70's.
Winter: Damp cold and often windy. Lows in the 20's, highs in the 40's.
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Surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service at the Assateague Beach Lifesaving Station. 4 kb  

Did You Know?
"You have to go out, but you don't have to come back." Such was the life of a surfman from fall to spring. The forgotten heroes of the U.S. Life-Saving Service rescued numerous shipwreck victims from Assateague's waters. The island was home to 4 Life-Saving Stations in the late 1800's-early 1900's.

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Last Updated: September 05, 2008 at 15:55 EST