Chincoteague Island, Virginia Among the Virginia shore's best-known attractions is the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, which covers the southern third of Assateague Island.

Thousands gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in the 100th anniversary of the popular tradition. Foal No. 36 was the ...

Refuge gates open at 5 a.m. and drivers are advised to be at Assateague Island National Seashore by 6 a.m. for a chance at parking. Hikers can access the beach through Swan Cove Trail.