The public beaches at Assateague National Seashore still have empty lifeguard stands after federal cuts to the National Park ...

At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs ...

Chincoteague Mayor Denise Bowden is worried because President Donald Trump's administration never hired 13 lifeguards to ...

National parks expect record visitors this holiday weekend while facing severe staffing shortages. At Maryland's Assateague ...

Entrance fees at Assateague Island National Seashore could soon be increasing, but only for some visitors. A new executive ...

The days leading up to the big event involves caring for and guiding the ponies to their various starting points. The ...

At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs warning that no lifeguards are on duty.

Assateague Island is a barrier island stretching 37 miles off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. This stunning seashore is ...

Before wading into the water, here's a look at how to remain safe when swimming this summer season as you head to the beach.

Do: Bring walking shoes to explore the island’s saltwater marshes and maritime forests, as well as to check out the iconic ...