It’s summertime, which means that everybody seems to be heading to Ocean City. While in the area, why not visit its neighbor, Assateague Island? Not only does Assateague have the whitest sand in the state, but it also stretches for miles, giving you plenty of places to explore and take in the sights. Let’s go!
Did you know that this barrier island stretches for a whopping 37-miles?
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About two-thirds of the island lies in Maryland and the rest is in Virginia. Maryland’s portion is known as Assateague Island and Virginia’s portion is called Chincoteague.
Wikimedia Commons / Susanne Bledsoe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
That’s a lot of area to to explore. Whether you simply come for the day to see the wild horses, hike, or camp out for the weekend, there’s so much to do and see…
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…and so many spots to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean.
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This place is a paradise for kayakers, with miles of wetland trails.
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For more information about Maryland’s longest and most scenic beach, visit the website here.
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For some stunning aerial views of Assateague, watch the below video by Youtube user Hope Knudson.
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Wikimedia Commons / Susanne Bledsoe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flickr / Mrs. Gemstone
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Did you know that Assateague also has an abandoned road to nowhere? Read more about this fascinating piece of the past by clicking here.
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