The public beach on the Virginia side of Assateague Island has slowly, but surely, been overtaken by Mother Nature. So, the ...

Officials counted 79 horses on the island, up from 73 a year prior, and closer to the population goal range of 80 to 100.

Here is the complete guide to Assateague Island National Seashore, including things to do, when to visit, where to camp, ...

Author Marguerite Henry and the famed Chincoteague ponies will be the topic Thursday of a Carlinville Public Library program.

A “credible threat” means the 100th annual wild pony swim will feature tightened security, a depressing sign of the times.

Looking for a coastal escape? Assateague Island offers wild horses, serene beaches, and fewer crowds than the Outer Banks.

Chincoteague Mayor Denise Bowden was seriously hurt during the Spring Roundup of the Chincoteague ponies Friday, according to ...

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 ...

This story appears in the December 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. Assateague Island National Seashore, which sits on a 37-mile-long sliver of land just off the coast of Maryland and ...

Enjoy the pristine nature of Assateague Island National Seashore, known for its population of wild horses. Hunt for fossils on the historical Calvert Cliffs State Park beach—you might take home ...

If you tire of tourist-filled Ocean City, you may want to consider a day trip to nearby Assateague Island National Seashore. This 37-mile-long island – which begins just south of the resort area ...