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Assateague Island National Seashore preserves large sections of the 37-mile Maryland and Virginia barrier island of the same name, which is also home to Assateague State Park and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
The park was developed in 1965 to protect the island forming significant hurricane damage throughout the mid-20th century, which thwarted the development of the Ocean Beach resort town.
Today, 41,346 acres of shoreline and surrounding waters are protected as part of the seashore, which is open to the public year-round and attracts more than one million annual visitors.
Two National Park Service visitor centers are offered on the island, along with ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as swimming, surfing, hiking, and kayaking.
7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, Phone: 410-641-1441
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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