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Trails of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands

The entrance to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is just a quarter of a mile from your room at the Refuge Inn — perfect for exploring the island on foot or by bicycle. Beyond the gate and bridge you’ll find fourteen thousand acres of beach, dune… Leer más

Halloween en Chincoteague: un itinerario de fin de semana

Halloween en Chincoteague es un pueblo pequeño y ocurre principalmente en Main Street. Venga el fin de semana anterior, el fin de semana de, o quédese ambos. El fin de semana antes de Halloween jueves Regístrese y cene temprano en The Village, donde … Leer más
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Año Nuevo en Chincoteague: un itinerario de fin de semana

Un año nuevo tranquilo en Chincoteague La semana entre Navidad y Año Nuevo es una de las favoritas aquí en Chincoteague, y muchos de nuestros huéspedes vuelven a buscarla todos los años. Puedes pasar la mañana con los cisnes y los gansos de las nieve… Leer más

Thanksgiving on Chincoteague: A Long Weekend Itinerary

Thanksgiving weekend is our favorite time on Chincoteague. The summer crowds have gone home, the marsh has turned gold, the snow geese are on the refuge by the thousands, and for four days the refuge opens roads it keeps closed the rest of the year. … Leer más

What's Within Walking Distance of the Refuge Inn

The Refuge Inn sits at 7058 Maddox Boulevard, between downtown Chincoteague and the entrance to the wildlife refuge. In summer that means you can park when you arrive and leave the car alone. Nearly everything below is closer than the beach. Hours on… Leer más

A Spring Midweek in Chincoteague

Spring is a lovely time to have Chincoteague to yourself. The foals begin arriving in the pasture, the warblers pour through the Woodland Trail in waves, the mosquitoes have not yet hatched, and the island is quiet and unhurried before the season beg… Leer más

A Fall Midweek in Chincoteague

As the summer crowds head home with the school buses, the island settles into its finest season. The water stays warm well into October, the birds pour down the Atlantic Flyway, and you can find a parking space anywhere you like. Come and enjoy Chinc… Leer más
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February Birding Guide

February looks like January for about two weeks, and then it doesn’t. Winter still holds the island — the swans are on Swan Cove, the Snow Geese are still commuting to the mainland fields, and the ducks are still rafted on the impoundments. But this … Leer más
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January Birding Guide

By January, winter has fully settled in on Chincoteague. The comings and goings of fall are over, and the birds that remain have chosen this island as their winter home. This is the most static month of the year on the refuge — nothing is arriving, n… Leer más
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November Birding Guide

As the calendar tip-toes into November, the refuge becomes rich in winter arrivals, resident returnees, quieter trails, and golden-hour marsh light. The crisp air and fewer visitors make it a wonderful time for walking the trails, stopping when a bir… Leer más