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Assateague Island National SeashoreSee the horse run. Run, horse, run.
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Assateague Island National Seashore
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Assateague Island is a rest stop for monarch butterflies migrating to Mexico in the fall. 10 kb  

Did You Know?
No other butterfly migrates up to 3,000 miles like the Monarch. Look on the seaside goldenrod in the fall to catch a glimpse of the great-great-grandchildren of the Monarchs that overwintered in Mexico.

Last Updated: May 21, 2009 at 11:25 EST