EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 12 MIN
Episode 37: Chincoteague Island: Wild Ponies and Coastal Magic on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
from Ready Set Depart · host Ashley Linton
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 weekend getaway for families. Plus, we’ll talk Junior Ranger programs, ice cream worth waiting in line for, and the one travel mistake we learned the hard way so you don’t have to. Support the showFollow us on:Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
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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...
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Episode 37: Chincoteague Island: Wild Ponies and Coastal Magic on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
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