Lin, the Assateague ORV zone is a 13-mile stretch of beach that is open to licensed 4WD vehicles. The ORV license costs $70 per year and you also need to have a $20 annual pass to the National Seashore. There are also a number of special equipment items you need to have in the car with you. If you can get to Assateague fairly often and if you have a 4WD vehicle, the $90 expenditure will repay itself many times over.
Best,
Norm Saunders
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> I'm not sure if my previous message took, so I apologize if this is a
> repeat. I'm on a search for SANDWICH TERNS. I know they have been
> previously sighted at ASSATEAGUE ORV zone. Does anyone know if they are
>
> still being seen? If so is this area accessible to vehicles-I'm not
> familiar with this area. Also, is it too late to search for them at
> Chincoteague? I appreciate any suggestions! Also, where are all the
> UPLAND SANDPIPERS? I've had a difficult time spotting them this year as
>
> well. Thanks again and GOOD BIRDING! |