Assateague Island is one of very few places still unspoiled along the East coast. Its such a scenic place that feeds the soul with breathtaking beauty any season of the year and has something to please every person one. It is a natural barrier island with forests, marshlands, beautiful endless sand beaches and miles of water around.
The beaches on the island are free of any trash. You can walk for miles on this wilderness beach, barely seeing another person. The name Assateague comes from a Native American word thought to mean the marshy place across or a running stream between.
Sometimes the wild ponies run down the beach. The wildlife is abundant and the birdwatching is some of the best on the east coast. The ponies often wander on the beaches, roadways, campgrounds and marsh areas of the island. This Island is a vital resting and feeding area for a large variety of birds. Assateague birdwatchers enjoy the island’s wealth of over 300 species of migratory and resident birds.
One way to explore the island is walking and other is cycling. Even though the riding is on paved bike paths, this is a magical place to bike, for those who enjoy biking and observing wildlife.
You can join a popular marine eco-tour which offers a chance to see more of the refuge and wildlife by boat. An eco voyage is often the best way to encounter peregrine falcons, sandpipers, egrets, osprey, terns, gulls, waterfowl and wild ponies.
Besides natural beauty and wildlife, the island offers many recreational opportunities such as four wheel driving on the beach, seashell collecting along sands, swimming, surf fishing, beach hiking and much more! These recreational opportunities and nearby places help make Assateague Island, a place worth visiting. A visit to Assateague is an experience you will treasure for many years.
Source: ABC News
