This Chincoteague pony gelding is named Lightning. He swam the Assateague Channel as a foal in the 1988 Pony Penning. He is now 27 years old, retired, and lives at the Rodeway Inn.
The Chincoteague Fireman's Carnival will open Friday night. The Chincoteague Pony 4-H Club has been working hard to clean up the grounds and the rides.
Island Creamery is now offering Strawberry Sundaes in waffle-cone bowls - Yum!
Chincoteague Island has a large duck population - please be sure to brake and stop for both large and small groups crossing any roads - this is Main Street.
Ponies taking a snooze on the marsh
Beautiful island sunset
