We took a little day trip to Assateague Island, and it was just as magical as I had imagined. Of course, every little girl wants a pony, especially after reading Misty of Chincoteague, but seeing wild ponies freely roam all around you on a beach puts it on a whole other level. Plus, it started snowing on our way home. Sigh.
In case you were wondering, my opinion on visiting is that the northern (Maryland) part of the island gave you a better look at the ponies, a prettier beach, and would be a fantastic camping experience (of course, it was a bit sparse being a cold day January); Chincoteague Island (Virginia) is famous for the pony swim and auction, but the park itself (the southern part of Assateague island) is a wildlife refuge with many marshes, and the ponies are herded within more specific boundaries, making it harder/impossible? to see up close. You cannot drive the length of the island; instead you have to take the long way around on the mainland, which takes about an hour. It will run you $15 for the park, which includes entry into both ends of the island, and is good for 7 days.
a very magical place. glad you got a chance to visit there. these ponies also wander the northern tip of the outer banks in north carolina.
ReplyDeletevery cool pictures! they could be in nat'l geo!
which one is macaroni the pony?
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is of pony macaroni!
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