Assateague's Wild Horses: Herd Size, History and Viewing Rules
The National Park Service counted 83 wild horses in Maryland's Assateague district in March 2026. Here is how the herd got there, how it is managed and how to see it safely.
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The National Park Service counted 83 wild horses in Maryland's Assateague district in March 2026. Here is how the herd got there, how it is managed and how to see it safely.
Western Maryland is at or near peak color this week, while most of the rest of the state is still mostly green. Here is what the Department of Natural Resources reports, region by region.
The recreational crabbing season runs April 1 to December 15, and each winter scientists count the Bay's crabs at about 1,500 sites. How the season and the survey fit together.
Old Bay began in Baltimore in 1939 as a seasoning for steamed crabs and went on to become a Maryland staple. Here is who made it, how it got its name and who owns it now.
Maryland's official symbols include the Baltimore oriole, the black-eyed Susan, the blue crab and even a state sport, jousting. A quick guide to the list.