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Dawn and dusk grazing along roads and marshes beat midday heat when horses retreat to shade and bugs swarm. Summer weekends crowd loops—weekday mornings shorten traffic waits at the ranger station.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · Visit Ocean City
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.
