Although this wasn't in the north country, we are from there and loved the outdoors there as much as at home. Assateague island is in Virginia and Maryland, and we hit both ends of it. We are planning a couple days in April to explore the MD end again. We saw quite a few ponies, and several sika deer, (but didn't have the camera ready), hopefully we can get some shots of them then. It's pretty exhilarating to see these wild ponies right on the shore of the ocean. It's worth your time if you find yourself in the area. https://www.nps.gov/asis/index.htm