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Assateague Island National SeashoreThe wild horses of Assateague Island escape the mosquitoes and flies of the marsh by spending time on the beach. 29kb.
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Assateague Island National Seashore
Things To Know Before You Come

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Summers at Assateague are generally hot and humid. Mosquitos and ticks are abundant from spring through autumn. Insect repellent and/or protective clothing is recommended. It rarely snows in the winter but it is often cold, damp and windy. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for long walks in the sand and hard soled water shoes/sandals or for wading in bay waters.
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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.

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Last Updated: March 01, 2008 at 17:33 EST