This spring, I was camping on Assateague with my parents. One afternoon, we took our kayaks out in the bay, enjoying the birds and the scenery. A herd of 8 ponies was grazing on the island, and as we watched, the lead mare waded into the bay. She moved into chest-deep water, turning back toward the rest of the herd and waiting until they followed her. They waded across the bay, moving past us without a second glance, finally arriving at a small island of marsh grass where they rolled and proceeded to graze. What an amazing experience! Too bad none of us had brought a camera!
Sincerely,
Assateague Island National Seashore
This 37-mile-long barrier island along the Atlantic coasts of Maryland and Virginia includes adjacent marsh islands and ocean waters. The park offers an extraordinary beach experience that allows visitors to enjoy wildlife and outdoor activities in a beautiful natural setting. About 3.2 million people visit the national seashore annually to boat, bird-watch, fish, hunt, crab, clam, camp, ride over-sand vehicles and see the park's famous wild horses.
State(s): Maryland Virginia,
Established: 1965
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Greetings from Assateague Island National Seashore
Visit to Assateague Island to see the wild ponies. Clearly it is their island and we were regarded as simply tourists passing through! Great to know they are thriving after many generations in the wild.
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Greetings from Assateague Island National Seashore
One of the many pictures we got of the feral ponies. We had stopped at the ranger station to get a life time pass for our daughter who has cerebral palsy. Not only did we enjoy seeing the ponies up close, but we were able to access the beach using…
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