Assateague Island National Seashore

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The white-sand beaches of this windswept barrier island are a major score for worshippers of sun and sea. This 37-mile-long paradise straddles the Maryland-Virginia border and derives its name from a Native American word that translates to "A Running Stream Between." The island is perhaps most famous for wild horses that have roamed the beaches since the late 17th century. Read More »