August 24, 2015

Misty Miscellany

We went to Chincoteague Island for the weekend and I took many megabytes of photos. I'll start sharing them with you here while also sharing with three blog hops: Monday Murals, Mosaic Monday and Good, Random and Fun.

Perhaps you've heard of Chincoteague through the story "Misty of Chincoteague," which was a popular children's book that was made into a movie in 1961. Or perhaps you've been there to visit the wildlife refuge or the beautiful beach on nearby Assateague Island. (If you haven't, I recommend that you do.)

The Good: The annual pony sale made popular by the book and movie has raised ample money for the Chincoteague Fire Department. It has also drawn large numbers of tourists to the island, bolstering the local economy which had previously been dependent upon fishing.

The mural of a pony relaxing in a hammock is on the carnival grounds.

The Random:  Chincoteague celebrates it's famous ponies! You see ponies on local ranches and on neighboring Assateague Island, which has Misty herself, taxidermically preserved.
Click on image to see a larger version.
The Fun: Horseback rides are available. There are also boat tours that take you to see the wild ponies on Assateague.

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15 comments:

  1. Halcyon2:52 AM, August 25, 2015

    Nice mural. Very summery!

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  2. eileeninmd7:05 AM, August 25, 2015

    I like the cute mural of the horse. Chincoteague is one of my favorite places to visit. I love the ponies and all the birds on the refuge. Great post, enjoy your day!

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  3. Anonymous8:22 AM, August 25, 2015

    Murals looks beautiful to see...

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  4. Latane Barton8:49 AM, August 25, 2015

    I love that mural!! A horse in a hammock... oh my.

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  5. William Kendall11:23 AM, August 25, 2015

    I've heard of the location, but not a movie or book. The horse looks quite tranquil.

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  6. Judith @ Lavender Cottage2:35 PM, August 25, 2015

    It's gratifying to know that wild ponies are allowed to live freely still and it would be nice to visit this reserve.
    Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday.

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  7. Maude Lynn2:44 PM, August 25, 2015

    I would love to see the wild ponies!

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  8. Connie5:04 PM, August 25, 2015

    The pony in the hammock mural made me smile. :)

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  9. Lowcarb team member6:49 PM, August 25, 2015

    Always fascinating to find out about different places.
    Great pictures, thank you.

    All the best Jan

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  10. Birdman7:14 PM, August 25, 2015

    I've read that story more than a few times. The backstory too is amazing

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  11. Michelle8:04 PM, August 25, 2015

    A place I would love to visit!

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  12. Tanya Breese9:56 PM, August 25, 2015

    i love that cute mural! i haven't been yet but it's on the list!

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  13. Rebecca6:57 AM, August 26, 2015

    I still have that book! It was by one of my favorite authors as a child. I can't believe we live in Virginia and have never gone there. I'll have to put it on my list and make a point of it.

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  14. Ida3:18 PM, August 26, 2015

    What a great place to visit. I'd love to see the wild horses.

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  15. Oakland Daily Photo12:20 AM, August 27, 2015

    I guess the mural is telling us that ponies have a pretty leisurely existence on the island. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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