Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Chincoteague Island

As far as state parks go this is top of the line. If you're looking for nature and wildlife then this is the place for you. Lots of places to pull off and see the sights. So many different kinds of wildlife. Ponies, egrets, gulls, deer, and the list goes on. The beaches are amazing as well. One of the best family outings you can have.

It's never been more important to protect our wildlife refuges and protected lands. We used to go to Chincoteague when I was a kid to watch the ponies swim across...this is a unique Eastern shore refuge..with an interesting history. The wild horses...the marshes..the Bay......the ocean..the natural grasses...dunes...are all under threat. Support this place and the work being done to save our planet.

Wonderfully unique. The entire island is charged with natural beauty. One can have a peaceful getaway or exciting adventure.*** If you're going to see the ponies swim, watching from the water is the only way I Strongly suggest doing it. It's the best view. Not worth going, to watch from the shore (very limited veiw.) Bring your own, or rent a kayak/canoe. My girlfriend and I brought our own canoe. We paid $10 to park and $25 to launch. We had a terrific time!

Great beach. Nice trails and canals. Got some great views of the ponies. Make sure to visit the park visitor center some great displays and cool gifts. Ask about some of the guided tours. Well worth it.

This is a beautiful park. The horses are beautiful. We figured that we would have a hard time seeing them, but we saw several groups. The beach was packed. Had a great time even though we were only there for a couple of hours.