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Misty of Chincoteague

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Literary Travel Dreaming: Take Me Back To Chincoteague

February 27, 2022 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

After reading all the Misty of Chincoteague books I’m ready to plan another vacation back to Chincoteague!

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, Storybook Places, USA, Virginia Tagged With: Chincoteague, Chincoteague Ponies, Misty of Chincoteague

Chincoteague Ponies wild on Assateague Island

Misty of Chincoteague Pony Penning Itinerary

December 9, 2018 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

Marguerite Henry’s Misty books made Chincoteague’s annual Pony Penning festival famous. Plan your visit with this Misty of Chincoteague Itinerary.

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Filed Under: Itineraries & Packing Guide, Storybook Places, USA, Virginia Tagged With: Chincoteague, Chincoteague Ponies, Marguerite Henry, Misty of Chincoteague, Travel Itinerary

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Chincoteague Pony Penning 2016 Video

February 6, 2017 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

To wind up the Chincoteague Pony Penning 2016 post series, I thought I’d try a new medium, VIDEO! There’s something about stampeding horses that just can’t be fully captured in photographs and description. This is an event much better seen in motion. I hope you enjoyed my first video. Let’s Talk! Let me know in…

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, Storybook Places, USA, Videos, Virginia Tagged With: Misty of Chincoteague, Pony Penning, Video, vlog

The Lighthouse Mystery of Assateague Island

January 30, 2017 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

Assateague Island is a nature preserve and home to the Chincoteague Ponies. It’s a great place for hiking, biking, boating, bird watching, and beach-going.

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, USA, Virginia Tagged With: Lighthouse, Misty of Chincoteague

Chincoteague for the Non-Pony Enthusiast

January 23, 2017 by Elizabeth 4 Comments

“This is the worst vacation. Ever.” The young boy in front of us at the Pony Swim was obviously not as excited as his sisters to see real live ponies. He wasn’t alone. Based on my own brother’s grumbling and moodiness, it was abundantly clear that watching ponies was not his idea of a great…

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, USA, Virginia Tagged With: Misty of Chincoteague

Sunset Pony Viewing with Daisey’s Island Boat Cruises

January 16, 2017 by Elizabeth 1 Comment

The best way to see the Chincoteague Ponies up close is with a sunset cruise with Daisey’s Island Boat Cruises. You’ll see dolphins, birds, and ponies!

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, Storybook Places, USA, Virginia Tagged With: Misty of Chincoteague, Pony Penning

Miss Molly's Inn Ben & Breakfast, Chincoteague, Virginia

Chincoteague Accommodations for the Misty Fan: Miss Molly’s Inn

January 9, 2017 by Elizabeth 5 Comments

Situated at the end of Chincoteague’s downtown is an unassuming three-story, pale yellow house. Painted blue flowers cascade down the white front porch pillars. This is Miss Molly’s Inn, the b&b where Marguerite Henry stayed when she began writing her now famous, Misty of Chincoteague. While a literary pilgrimage to Chincoteague is not complete without…

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Filed Under: Literary Lodgings & Libations, Literary Travel, USA, Virginia Tagged With: B&B, Misty of Chincoteague, Pony Penning

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The Truth About Misty & The Chincoteague Ponies

January 2, 2017 by Elizabeth 14 Comments

Learn the truth about Misty of Chincoteague, the real Chincoteague pony, compared to her fictionalized story, and how you can visit her today.

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, Storybook Places, USA, Virginia Tagged With: Marguerite Henry, Misty of Chincoteague, Pony Penning

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Chincoteague Pony Release Swim 2016: Learning to Take Chances

December 19, 2016 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

The helicopter circled ever closer and then finally we could see them. The cavalcade of ponies surrounded by Saltwater Cowboys on horses appeared at the head of the lane. Suddenly the whole group thundered by us, splashing mud everywhere and stirring up the marsh so that the stink of decaying organic matter overwhelmed us. It…

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, Storybook Places, USA, Virginia Tagged With: Misty of Chincoteague, Pony Penning

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Postcard from Chincoteague Pony Penning Carnival 2016

December 12, 2016 by Elizabeth 3 Comments

Greetings! I spent the evening at the 2016 Pony Penning Carnival and brought home the most ridiculous souvenir! I have to admit, I had a full day and part of me just wanted to shower off the day’s grime and spend the evening lost in a book. Being bound and determined to check out all…

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, Storybook Places, USA, Virginia Tagged With: Misty of Chincoteague, Pony Penning

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