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Review:
Assateague Island National Seashore is a gorgeous natural refuge along the Maryland-Virginia border, preserving significant section of the dually-owned barrier island of the same name, which is also home to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague State Park.
The seashore was originally developed in 1965, meant to protect the island from potential development of the Ocean Beach resort town, which was proposed following several major hurricanes in the area in the mid-20th century.
Today, couples and families with kids can access more than 41,000 acres of shoreline at the seashore, which attracts over one million annual visitors and is open to the public 365 days a year. Two National Park Service visitor centers on the island offer exhibits and information, with ample space throughout the island's beachfront area available for watersports such as swimming, surfing, and kayaking.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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