Summer is still in full swing, and the temperatures are still perfect for a mix of outdoor exploration and air-conditioned fun on Chincoteague Island! If you are hoping to take home science-themed souvenirs to commemorate your trip to our lovely little home, you don’t want to miss the stops we have included below.
NASA Wallops Visitors Center
Thousands of beachgoers pass The NASA Wallops Visitors Center on their way to stay with us each year. Whether you have previously stopped on your way in to view their exhibits or you have always thought about doing so, we encourage you to make time to visit them this month!
A special exhibit of experiments by students, aged 11-18, is showcased throughout the visitors center. These experiments are currently flying onboard a NASA Sounding Rocket or Science Balloon. The exhibition is perfect for all ages. It features hypotheses and implications on subjects that are pertinent as humanity takes more interest in life outside our planet. Topics like “The Effects of Ionizing Radiation on the Reproductive Habits of Brine Shrimp”, “Astrobotany Inquiry into Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Short- and Long-Term Seed Viability”, “The Effect of Radiation on the Degree of Strength on Cheesecloth”, and more are featured throughout the visitors center. This educational opportunity serves as another way to add excitement for both adults and children around our future in space. Additionally, families can join in-house Mars Rovers Activities that allow participants to work together to explore Mars.
More Plants–and Pizza!
No matter how you choose to spend your time on and around our little island, we hope you will consider The Refuge Inn for your stay! Give us a call today at 757-336-5511 for more information on our rates and amenities.