A Story of Our Vacation on Chincoteague

             I cannot wait until this summer. Every summer, my entire family on my dad’s side all go on vacation to Chincoteague Island. It is usually hot; close to the 90’s. The ocean is cool and the dolphins swim right up next to you while on a boat. The Town of Chincoteague is a little, old town that gives you a break from the rest of the world; however, you do not feel completely isolated, as there are a lot of tourists. The neighboring Island of Assateague, which is connected to Chincoteague via a bridge, is home to a National Wildlife Refuge. My family spends a lot of time in the refuge. The beach is in fact, part of the refuge, so I guess it is safe to say we spend most of our time in the refuge.

            The National Park Service can be seen driving and patrolling up and down the beach, acting as lifeguards and law enforcement. In the forest, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be seen tending to the park and giving tours, as well as researching the wildlife. Back in the town, there is a large bay filled with fisherman. The U.S. Coast Guard station is right next to our hotel. You can see the Coast Guard out on their boats responding to emergencies on the bay, as well as patrolling the bay all of the time. While there, we like to fish, rides bikes, swim in the ocean, and especially eat as a family.