Each summer, thousands of people visit Chincoteague Island to see one of Virginia’s most unique traditions: the Chincoteague Pony Swim. In 2025, the island will celebrate the 100th anniversary of this popular event, where wild ponies swim across the channel from Assateague Island to Chincoteague. The Swim started back in 1925 as a fundraiser for […]
Capital Region USA, encompassing the vibrant regions of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, is stunning year-round but during the autumn months, the region bursts into fiery, glowing shades of reds, oranges, yellows and browns. From the endless mountain ranges to the glistening seas and eclectic cities, the kaleidoscope of colours make fall a magical time […]
Maryland’s Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway has been designated as an All-American Road by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the highest designation a road can receive. This honour was announced along with 49 new designations to the America’s Byways® collection, including 15 All-American Roads (AAR) and 34 National Scenic Byways (NSB) in […]