Assateague Island, Maryland and the Remains of Baltimore Boulevard
(Life of the Dunes Tail)
Between 1933 and the early 1960s, federal interest in creating a national seashore on the island alternated with periodic pushes for development. In 1950, a 15-mile section of the Maryland side of Assateague was plotted for development, and a paved road, Baltimore Boulevard, was constructed to traverse the new development. The Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962 destroyed or covered most of Baltimore Boulevard, and many of the structures on the island were destroyed. Although some private landowners on the island supported re-development, by this time the state of Maryland generally supported a national seashore and legislation was introduced in the United States Congress. After Congressional efforts did not produce final legislation in 1964, new legislation in 1965 was successful and Assateague Island National Seashore was formed.
We found this on Onlyinyourstate.com and decided to take a day trip to check it out since we only live a few hours away. It was well worth the trip! It costs $20 per car to get into Assateague State Park and they give you a map of the area. This piece of road is located on the Life of the Dunes Trail. There is also a parking lot right at the beginning of the trail. We were also able to catch a glimpse of a few of the wild ponies that roam the island as we were headed towards the entrance.
Here is a little clip of the trail. Narrated by the Roadmaster:
After this we ventured over to the town of Berlin, MD to have lunch at Rayne's Reef Soda Fountain and Grill (Since 1901). Another cool little historic town to explore!
To get to the Life of Dunes trail you go to the national park. Not the state park as you've described here. Two different parks. It can be confusing. (I always double check Only In Your State because they've been known to post incorrect information). Since you guys like historical places you should come back and explore the old gunning lodges and trails in the Over Sand Vehicle Area. :-) This is the national park info ... https://www.nps.gov/asis/index.htm and this is the state https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/assateague.aspx
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