ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE, Md. – Campers at Assateague Island National Seashore are finding creative ways to stay cool as extreme heat settles over the region during the Fourth of July weekend.
With temperatures climbing into the 90s, many campers are relying on shade canopies, beach umbrellas, extra water and frequent trips to the ocean. Warm conditions are also making it difficult for some people to rest inside their tents during the hottest part of the day.
Mandy Townsend said she comes to Assateague whenever she can secure a campsite and did not want the heat to interfere with her holiday plans…