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10 Ways to Become Everyone’s Favorite Traveler
We consider ourselves hospitality professionals here at the Refuge. We all share a passion for welcoming guests and helping them explore our islands, as well as going forth ourselves to experience the rest of the world. Here are a few tips we’ve compiled over the years to make every trip count. Plan ahead. Know what …
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2014 Bird List- October
Here’s our running list of birds sighted on Assateague this month! Gathered from skimmming e-bird, “bird boards” online and talking to guests who were on the lookout. Please comment & contribute anything you have seen this month that isn’t mentioned! We’re also interested in any “lifers” you’ve ever seen here on Chincoteague or Assateague– or …
Ponies, turtles, and birds – OH MY!
Here at the Refuge Inn, our staff will tell you anything you want to know about Chincoteague and Assateague, but we rarely get out to enjoy it ourselves during the summer months. Now that things have quieted down, opportunities abound for us to enjoy our islands. Tuesday, November 4th, was a particularly gorgeous day. With …
2014 Bird List- November & Early December
The snow geese are coming in droves, which all the locals take to mean that cold weather has arrived and is here to stay. We’ve been keeping our eye on the BirdCast this fall, and it looks like November was a very good month for birding and hunting here on Delmarva. Here’s a list we’ve …
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Chincoteague is for Lovers!
Most vacation destinations attract a particular type of visitor. But Chincoteague Island on Virginia’s Eastern Shore isn’t like the others. It offers events, attractions, learning activities and relaxing vistas for every type of family to enjoy. We proudly present 3 customized itineraries for different Chincoteague vacation styles: We Love Adventure! We Love Learning! …