One of the most popular events associated with the Chincoteague Pony Penning is the annual roundup on Assateague Island. On the weekend prior the Pony Swim, “Saltwater Cowboys” begin rounding up about 150 wild ponies that live on the island. Ponies from the southern end of Assateague Island are rounded up and herded directly into [...]
The crew of Coast Guard Station Chincoteague is scheduled to hold an open house for the media and the general public, Tuesday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crews will give lectures and information regarding water safety, survival and safety gear requirements for vessels. There will also be interactive displays regarding maritime electrical [...]
In celebration of the 2011 Chincoteague Island Pony Penning, Swim and Auction, North_America online store is featuring a new line of artwork. Chincoteague pony logos are available on t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hoodies, stickers, buttons, postcards, notecards, coffee mugs, and other products. The Chincoteague Island Pony Swim is held annually on the last Wednesday of July, [...]
On Maryland’s portion of Assateague Island, Assateague State Park was certified recently as a Maryland Green Center. The award was given by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) onJune 3 at the Maryland Green Schools Award Ceremony and Youth Summit at Sandy Point State Park. To be recognized as a Maryland Green [...]
There will be a Health Fair sponsored by the Captain’s Cove Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on Saturday June 11 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Captain’s Cove Marina located in Greenbackville, VA. Free health tests will be given to attendees with information on how to improve your health as well as info [...]