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Both areas host pairs—Assateague marshes feel wilder while bay channels near Ocean City are easier drives from Boardwalk lodging. Combine pony loops with osprey platforms on the same Assateague morning.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · Maryland Coastal Bays Program
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
