Assateague NS

                                                     

Life on the Edge

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.

27 June 2014

Spent the day enjoying the Island and spotting wildlife. First stop was at the Visitor Center to get advice on trails to take and taking in the movie. The movie was a 20 minute film about the wild horse's and other wildlife on the island. We left the visitor center for the park and it did not take long to run into our first band of wild horses. We're used to bear jams in Yellowstone but this was our first horse jam. We took in two short trails and with the help of our Granddaughter we spotted lots of birds, crabs, and another band of horses. In all we spotted 5 bands of horses during our visit. This was the first park we have had our Granddaughter along and we hope this is the start of making another National Park Traveler. We still have the Virginia portion to see so a return visit will be in the works.

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Our 99th NPS Unit

                                                    

                                                     

Andrew Johnson NHS

"The Constitution is my Guide"

Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-1869) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. Even as the President and Congress disagreed on Reconstruction methods, the Constitution served as their guide on balance of powers, vetoes, and impeachment. In the end, it evolved as a living document with pivotal amendments on freedom, citizenship, and voting rights - topics still vital

02 June 2014

Taking in this site helps in understanding the different directions and ideas for  reunifying the country that was still in a bitter divide following the Civil War. This divide was evident in Washington DC and lead to a President being brought up for Impeachment, for lack of 1 vote he would have been Impeached. Take in the Visitor Center and the short film to start your visit. At the VC you will see his tailor shop. We took in the homestead with a Ranger who gave a great tour and was very knowledgeable about Andrew Jackson. Then it was on to the National Cemetery to take in the grave site of Andrew Johnson and his family.

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Our 98th NPS Unit