Saltwater cowboys: a photographic essay of Chincoteague.
These images of Chincoteague Island are steeped in island history, but also in a bit of my own history; this being one of the last photo essays in which I used 35mm color film. Soon thereafter, I transitioned from film to digital, while also beginning a steady departure from covering assignments for magazines and newspapers to exploring different, and more personal, photographic avenues.
After all, you’re on an island, so you may as well enjoy the water! The Top 5 Chincoteague Island Boat Tours. Luckily, there are a great number of excellent local companies offering a broad variety of Chincoteague Island boat tours. Tours to see wild ponies, enjoy a nature tour, go crabbing or fishing, and lots more! Saltwater Pony Tours.
About Our Island. The Town of Chincoteague, Virginia was incorporated in 1908. The incorporated area was small, but at the time most residents lived within a small area. Over the years the Town has seen three annexations of area with the last being in 1989. The 1989 annexation made the entire Island part of the Town of Chincoteague. The word “Chincoteague” is said to be an Indian name.
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Assateague Island. You and I own all of Assateague Island, which is completely occupied by the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the Assateague Island National Seashore, and thus jointly administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service. Of the island's 37 miles, 12 are in Virginia. Wildlife on this end is afforded a higher degree of protection than in.
Chincoteague Island is just a minute away from Assateague Island National Seashore, which has a beautiful beach and the wildlife refuge. This is a great place for swimming, beach combing, hiking, bird watching, bicycle riding and other outdoor activities. Chincoteague and Assateague offer family fun and great recreational opportunities for everyone! Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Hotels.