Category: Places to Visit

Chincoteague Island is a small-town beach community located on Virginia’s eastern shore (only 7 miles long and 3 miles wide) that has that southern charm that makes it so special with so much to explore and do. Waking up to beautiful sunrises and ending your day with stunning sunsets, Chincoteague should be on your list of places to visit, at least once if not more, in your lifetime. Chincoteague has something for everyone from families with young children to retired folks, this community is one to be enjoyed.  

See the famous Chincoteague ponies

See the In my opinion, this is the real reason everyone goes to Chincoteague, the wild ponies.  They are simply beautiful in their environment and are truly a sight to see.  It’s a short ride from anywhere on the island to get to Assateague Island National Seashore where you can experience these fine animals.

The ponies are “owned” by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department and they give them healthcare and food when needed.  They are allowed to live on Assateague Island by a special permit from the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

During July, the “saltwater” cowboys (who are Chincoteague volunteer fire company) round up the ponies for the annual Chincoteague pony swim and auction.  This event began in 1925 after the forming of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department, to raise money for firefighting equipment.  This was the outcome of two damaging fires that destroyed many acres on the opposite sides of the island.

During this event, you can see the ponies swim over the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague.  There is a parade of about 100 ponies, in the heart of town, making their way to the carnival grounds where they are rested until the auction the following morning(Friday) at 8 am.  This happens the last Wednesday before the last Thursday of July every year.  The unsold ponies are then returned to Assateague Island on Friday.  All monies from this event go to the fire department to supply firefighting services to the town.

This event draws about 40,000 spectators from around the world each year.

The famous question while traveling to Maine is “Where to see Moose in Maine?

Well, I can tell you that you won’t see them in Acadia National Park, this article will give you many places in the pine tree state where you have a great chance of getting a glimpse of the iconic Maine moose.

With the largest concentration of moose in the lower 48 states and only second to Alaska, Maine is the place if you want to see the largest member of the deer family, 

I’ve always been fascinated with moose, not sure if it is because of their size or their beauty but it is a lifetime experience seeing them in the wild.

One time we were in Maine (Moosehead Lake region) when we got to see 2 male moose locking antlers, wow what a site and even a little scary. Although most of the time we see them it reminds me of how gentle these magnificent creatures can be seeing them with their young and feeding in the bogs.

Old Forge, NY is a town in the Adirondack Mountains. It’s home to many beautiful parks, lakes, and state forests. If you’re looking for peace and relaxation, this is the perfect place for you!

In all seasons, Old Forge has something to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Whitewater rafting in the spring, hiking and paddling in the summer, stunning fall foliage in the fall, and snowmobiling and skiing in winter.

This town in the Central Adirondacks has a lot to enjoy whether it’s having fun with family or friends or trying out a new experience for yourself!

There are many more things you can do in Old Forge so you should really consider going!

In this blog post, we will share some ideas about what to do while visiting Old Forge.