Setting of the well-loved children's story Misty of Chincoteauge, Chincoteague and Assateauge Islands are migratory flyovers frequented by hunters and the occasional backcountry camper.

The Chincoteague ponies are a common tourist attraction and are as beautiful as they are cherished!

Chincoteague Island, Virginia is for the beach lover and nature lover. While it has a relaxed atmosphere, there is still plenty to do with over a dozen yearly events enjoyed by both residents and visitors alike.

One hundred fifty majestic ponies swim the Assateague Channel en masse to the delight of 40,000 tourists waiting to greet them, as they wade ashore on Chincoteague Island each year at the Annual Pony Swim.

If you love a horse-lover, you may already have the ideal gift in mind. If not, don't be saddled with guilt. Here's a bit of advice: Skip the bridal shop, and head for the bridle shop. Shoppers, start the stampede!

It's a village of about 14,000, tucked neatly away on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It's a great place to spend a day in what feels like a bygone era.

The wild ponies of Assateague Island have inhabited the area for more than three centuries. How they ended up there remains a mystery, as approximately one million people are drawn to the island each year to see them.

My submission to "America's Best Beach"

There are many romantic getaways within two to three hours of the Hampton Roads area of southeastern Virginia thanks to the region's rich history and natural beauty. Here are some of the less traveled getaways that I highly recommend.

If you're planning a trip along the eastern shore, Assateague, Virginia is definately a great place to vist. Whether you're looking for canoe trips, bike rides, or just a relaxing weekend, Assateague, Virginia has it all.

There are so many breeds of horses that it is impossible to list them all. However, I have categorized and described many of the top breeds in North America.

Renaissance festivals produce multiple shows with sword fighting, but the mounted joust has become the centerpiece attraction for nearly every major faire. American theatrical was put "on the map" by the Hanlon-Lees�--and the horses they rode in on.