Across the globe, there are beaches that have been almost taken over by the animal kingdom. From seaweed-eating sheep to bright pink flamingos, American wild horses and even pigs and penguins ...

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

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 ...

Entrance into Assateague Island National Seashore (MD) & Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (VA). Valid for 7 days.

The easiest way to get to Assateague Island is to take the Ocean Gateway ... The Virginia district is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.