- States: MD, VA
- NPCA Region: Mid-Atlantic
- Est. Date: 1965
Air Quality Conditions
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Unsatisfactory
Health
Unsatisfactory
Nature
Unsatisfactory
Climate Change Threats
This 37-mile-long barrier island along the Atlantic coasts of Maryland and Virginia includes adjacent marsh islands and ocean waters. The park offers an extraordinary beach experience that allows visitors to enjoy wildlife and outdoor activities in a beautiful natural setting. About 3.2 million people visit the national seashore annually to boat, bird-watch, fish, hunt, crab, clam, camp, ride over-sand vehicles and see the park's famous wild horses.
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