Admin | August 27, 2010
“There’s nothing to do around here,” is a frequently heard comment from people, especially young people, who live on the Eastern Shore. But in the summer if you can get to Chincoteague and Assateague Islands that would be a hard claim to make. As the following report shows, there are events and activities for every [...]
Admin | August 10, 2010
By Misty Thornton Each year thousands of pony lovers arrive on the island of Chincoteague, Virginia the last week in July just to wrap their eyes around the famous Chincoteague ponies, many for a whole week full of fun and sight-seeing. The Saltwater Cowboys, almost as famous as the Chincoteague ponies, begin their work on Saturday, the [...]
Admin | July 27, 2010
By Misty Thornton and Robert Boswell Before he was old enough to sit in the saddle by himself, young Tyler Marks rode in front of his dad, sitting just behind the saddle horn. Before long, Tyler made it into the saddle alone, being pulled along by his Dad until he could handle a horse [...]
Admin | March 1, 2010
By Tammy Rickman In 1839 English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote, “…the pen is mightier than the sword.” Though I suspect he coined the term with somewhat more purposeful intentions, they rang no less true for less intense purposes. Not unlike Mr. Lytton, Marguerite Henry is famous in her own right for her stories of [...]
Admin | January 24, 2010
Pony Penning in 2010 will be held the week of July 26-July 30. The Swim will be Wednesday, July 28 and the Auction, the following day, Thursday, July 29. For full schedule go to http://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/ By Misty Thornton and Robert Boswell Here in the middle of winter on the Eastern Shore of Virginia [...]
