A horse was struck by a vehicle and killed Saturday evening on the Assateague Island National Seashore, according to a social ...

This weekend Assateague Island lost Gizmo, a 16-year-old wild pony, just a few days after the Chincoteague pony swim. Hugh ...

A swimmer died at Assateague Island, weeks after state leaders called on the Trump administration to increase lifeguard staffing.

Camping is the easiest way to make the most of your time on the island, but bookings fill up fast. Securing your spot about ...

Officials at Assateague Island National Seashore are stressing the importance of driver safety after a horse was struck and ...

A century long tradition. The 100th annual pony swim from Assateague to Chincoteague Island took place Wednesday morning.

Assateague Island ranks no. 18 out of 50 for 'best beaches in the world' Two Assateague horses stand on Bayberry Drive at Assateague Island National Seashore on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Originally connected to Ocean City, Maryland, Assateague Island was formed abruptly in 1933 when a major hurricane carved the Ocean City inlet, firmly establishing Assateague’s reliance on change.

Speeding cars have long been a problem on Assateague Island, advocates say, with few drivers heeding the 25-mph limit and the island’s resident wild horses suffering the consequences.

Aug. 19, 2007 -- Every day offers a new beginning on Assateague Island, a 37-mile-long barrier island off the coasts of Maryland and Virginia that changes with the wind, water and sea level.

While Assateague does host some day-trippers, most come to camp for a weekend or a week. The majority of campsites are located along a four-mile stretch of northern Assateague Island (there are no ...

northern Assateague Island (there are no campsites on the Virginia lands, otherwise known as the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge). After crossing the bridge from Route 611, the first right ...