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Category: Local Guide
Spring on Chincoteague Island has a way of pulling you outside. The air feels cool but comfortable — perfect for outdoor adventures. The marsh turns bright green again. The island stays calm in the best way. If you’re craving fresh air and simple adv… Read more
Your Winter Dining Schedule on Chincoteague Island Winter brings a gentler rhythm to Chincoteague — quiet streets, trails where you'll encounter only wildlife, and the kind of beach walks that make a warm meal taste even better. While some restaurant… Read more
There’s nothing quite like winter adventures on Chincoteague Island. The air feels crisp, the beach is quiet, and the trails are open for exploring. It’s a peaceful contrast to the busy summer season. Spend your days spotting Chincoteague ponies , bi… Read more
You’d Never Expect to Hear these birds at The Refuge Inn, but we did! If you’ve stayed at The Refuge Inn, you may have noticed the soft chorus of island life that surrounds us: wrens calling from the pines, robins at dawn, and the chatter of grackles… Read more
Cool Birds of The Refuge Inn Our BirdWeather sensor records hundreds of feathered visitors each season — some familiar, others delightfully unexpected. From deep-forest travelers to ocean wanderers, these are a few of the coolest birds we’ve heard be… Read more
In September each year, the Tom’s Cove Hook reopens to explorers and dreamers alike. By late March, it closes again to make way for migratory shorebirds who return to nest and raise their young on its windswept flats. The Hook’s brief open season is … Read more
August 4 is Great American Outdoors Act Day, and admission to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge will be free for everyone all day in celebration. Many know Chincoteague Island for its beautiful beach and wild ponies. However, it also features… Read more
Guest blog post from Hunter Leonard of Wildcat Waterfowl In the middle of the hustle and bustle of summer, many of us locals working in the service industry get asked, “What do people on Chincoteague do in the winter?” I often reply, “If you’re not d… Read more