The island’s most famous residents are its fascinating wild horses known as Assateague or Chincoteague ponies that roam freely and can be seen grazing in salt marshes or walking along the beach.

This gorgeous state park in Alabama offers a sterling natural retreat for families and adventurers hoping to reconnect with ...

The island’s military period came to a close in 1962, its missiles ruled obsolete and the Army base decommissioned. The island became a California state park the following year. Today ...

A cautionary note currently greets visitors to the beach at Assateague Island National Seashore: "Warning: No lifeguard on ...

As of Tuesday, May 27th, there are no lifeguards at the national parks in both Maryland and Virginia. Assateague National ...

South Carolina’s newest state park has an opening date. Park officials on Wednesday updated the Lake Murray community on plans for Pine Island, which will now have a “soft opening” to the ...

Michigan's camping season is here and, with it, comes the annual competition to get into the most popular state park and recreation area campgrounds in the state. In some cases, campers' options ...

“Arcadia,” a female grey seal pup, was released on Thursday at Assateague Island State Park after undergoing extensive rehabilitation. The seal was found stranded and in poor condition on ...

The proposal aims to protect the riverfront from development and provide affordable public access to the water. Creating a new state park requires legislative approval and significant funding.