. >> where was the waterline 40 years ago?> if you take a look out to that white buoy. >> with storms, winds, and currents pushing the island west ward, the u.s. park service is trying to figure out how to manage it for the next 50 years. >> you can either try to stay in place. you can retreat or you can try to adapt. >> it is choosing adaptation. when nature reclaims asphalt parking lot, the service is bringing sustainable ones. >> the goal to keep the island accessible to 2 and 4-legged creatures. bill price is bringing his grandchildren now in case nature has a different plan. >> it's something they will have memories of forever. because they may not be able to visit this. >> trying to preserve this magical mix of nature and man for generations to come. ann thompson, nbc news. assateague island, maryland. >>> i've seen these stories for year. i've never been. >> i love assateague. it's quite a scene to go to. >> you have to go. you have to make a trip. >> i do. i would like to see those horses. >> see if you can get a story