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One of the smallest states in the USA, Maryland features a diverse range of topography, from sandy shores to undulating hills. Indeed, it is often referred to as ‘America in Miniature’ due to its varied landscape.
Maryland boasts an extensive coastline that stretches from the shores of Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you prefer to visit a public beach without charges or take an adventurous speedboat ride to a secluded beach, the options are plentiful.
Now an official registered breed, the Chincoteague Pony is a wild pony believed to be descended from survivors of a Spanish galleon shipwreck off the coast near the Maryland and Virginia state line. The ponies are divided into two herds; one herd resides on the Maryland side of Assateague Island, while the other herd lives on the Virginia side.
Assateague Island, a 37-mile long barrier island located off the coast of Maryland and Virginia, is most known for the more than 300 wild ponies who wander the beaches. It is a unique vacation destination with breathtaking scenery and plenty of recreational opportunities, including fishing, crabbing, clamming, kayaking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, hiking, and swimming. Assateague Island consists of three public areas:Assateague Island National Seashore, managed by the National Park Service;Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; andAssateague State Park, managed by Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources. Camping is available in the Maryland portion of the island. Hotel accommodations are located nearby in Ocean City andBerlin, MDand Chincoteague, VA.
