The federal government shutdown has forced changes at Assateague Island National Seashore, but visitors are still finding ways to enjoy the park.
Assateague Island National Seashore Park officials have announced the reopening of the Chincoteague Beach parking lot ahead of the Labor Day weekend after the effects of Hurricane Erin wreaked havoc and closed beach access for days.
On Tuesday morning, Assateague Island National Seashore and Ocean City closed public access to the ocean. Hurricane Erin isn't expected to mak…
An 18-year-old swimmer who drowned at Assateauge Island National Seashore in the waters off of Virginia's portion of the U.S. National Park on July 24 has been identified as 18-year-old Cresencio Lucas Chavez Velasquez of Parksely, Virginia.
The town of Chincoteague is asking the Accomack County Board of Supervisors to enter a cost-share agreement with the National Park Service to …
Entrance fees at Assateague Island National Seashore could soon be increasing, but only for some visitors. A new executive order signed by Pre…
Roughly 30 volunteers, park rangers and members of the Virginia Department of Health swept the beaches on Assateague Island on Thursday. They …
Along the Dunes Trail in Assateague Island National Seashore is a sandy, salty environment. Blueberries are just starting to form along the tr…
The Assateague Island National Seashore and National Park Service has announced this year’s annual closure of areas on the north end of Assateague to protect nesting birds.
Parts of Assateague Island National Seashore are undergoing a facelift as crews work to restore the bayside which has faced heavy damage and e…
