Looking for a coastal escape? Assateague Island offers wild horses, serene beaches, and fewer crowds than the Outer Banks.

This stunning seashore is famed for its wild horses ... North of the State Park to the Ocean City inlet *Pets are prohibited ...

The bipartisan bill would provide federal protection for the herd, requiring a minimum population of 150 horses.

When observing the horses, keep in mind that they are wild ... are managed by the state (this area is known as Assateague State Park). The Virginia district is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife ...