There’s nothing quite like enjoying a cold brew or some fresh seafood at a dockside tiki bar after a day of paddling. It’s even better when that spot is out in the boonies, away from civilization, and the waitstaff doesn’t care if you’re a little sweaty, if your butt is still wet, or if you’re a little crusty from sunscreen and saltwater.

Not sure whether or not you want to visit Assateague, Maryland or Assateague, Virginia? We’re here to break it all down so you can decide.

This article was originally written by Laura Scharle (Creator of Delmarva Trails & Waterways) for the Chesapeake Conservancy 's website,...

A detailed list of all the hiking trails on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

It’s no secret that the Eastern Shore of Maryland is an outdoorsman's paradise and a place of exceptional beauty and powerful history lesson