Ready Set Depart
Ready Set Depart
Ashley Linton
Episode 37: Chincoteague Island: Wild Ponies and Coastal Magic on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
12 minutes Posted May 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing wild ponies running along the coast, this episode is for you. Today, we’re heading to Chincoteague Island on Virginia’s Eastern Shore to talk about boat tours, beaches, wildlife, lighthouses, and of course, the world famous Chincoteague ponies that inspired Misty of Chincoteague. We share the best ways to see the ponies, family-friendly hikes in the Refuge, where to stay, what surprised us most about the beaches, and why this quiet island makes such a fun long...