Assateague & Chincoteague National Park - Hiking, Beach Camping & THE PONIES

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This video has a ton of great info if you are thinking of going to either of these amazing National Parks. This trip was at the end of January and basically had both parks to myself to explore. Questions about these parks, camping, the hiking? Feel free to leave a comment and ask. Always happy to help.
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@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Please consider SUBSCRIBING as a FREE way to support this channel. Thanks a bunch! ~RVA~

@Packsalot 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome place to explore. Love seeing the wildlife and the ponies. A little cold but looks like you have the right set up. Beautiful evening sky. Awesome to have the place to yourself too. Be safe and warm. Have a great day.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Wildlife was the best part for me, oh, and having the place to ourselves. Yes, car camping has definiately extended our hiking season. A warmer way to camp in the colder temps. Appreciate your comment and watch as always. ~RVA~

@333movie 2 жыл бұрын

그곳의 자연. 그곳의 풍경 그곳의 날씨 새롭고 새롭다. 좋아요. The nature of that place. The scenery there. The weather there. It is both new and new. I'd love to. 좋아요 하나 Good. One. Like. 1 85

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch and comment. Happy you found my video. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

@NaomisAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Neat light house. Cool to see the deer and ponies

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I am starting to really like coastal hiking just because it's so different than all my other hikes. But not in the summer haha! Thanks Naomi! ~RVA~

@CRAFTZONE786 2 жыл бұрын

What an entertaining presentation……...pretty awesome……sending all my support to you, dear friend…….....😊🥰😍🤩💖💚

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you! Appreciate your support. ~RVA~

@vancollins651 5 ай бұрын

Great informational video of the area. Great photography as well!. Thank you.

@RVAHikerGirl 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Love camping there! Great National Park.

@TeaInValhalla 2 жыл бұрын

Thumb 31 and veiw 101, sorry we couldn't make the premier, out cold in the land of nod! 😴 💤 This walk, setting, walk ways, horses and even a pinch of snow! The sounds behind you on the walkway was gorgeous 😍 stunning time of year to have the place all to yourself too, perfect 🥰 💞 Swiftly moving water, beautiful and so appt 👍 The evening beach scenes were stunning, the setup is incredible and the sunset was near perfection with the moody mackerel skys and seashells 🌅 Thanks so much for sharing your trip and video with us, loved the little Silka Deer! 🦌 ❤ 🐎 🐴 The lighthouse was chocolate box, well worth the 1/2 mile! Osprey are up there with some of my favourite birds or prey, we saw some in the Lake District once! Love the horse pony knowledge too 🐎 🐴 A really great video, thanks again! Have a fab end to the week, Ceri and Kat ☕ ❤ 🗺 🧭

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning to you both! Yes this premiere I had to do a bit later due to a volunteer group zoom call. But very happy you could come by and watch it the next day. I always love and appreciate your kind comments and support of the channel and what I love doing in the outdoors. That big patch of white in the water when I was using my binoculars was 2 swans. I thought it was snow geese, but it's the wrong time of year for them. Thank you, thank you both for being awesome ppl! ~RVA~

@JillianCampsArizona 2 жыл бұрын

And hey, if you wanted to see wild horses you gotta come see them along the salt river here in Arizona! There are a ton of them! Love the ponies! 😊😊

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

There are also wild ponies on Cumberland Island Georgia where I go backing too. And in Corolla North Carolina. Would love to see some in AZ. Thanks a whole bunch for stopping by and checking out my video. ~RVA~

@jimconstantine9760 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, off-season gem of a getaway! Well done

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

I think it would have been a completely different experience if I had come when it was busy with people. I'm ready to go back in the off-season again. Thanks for stopping by Jim. ~RVA~

@hopeonthetrail6984 2 жыл бұрын

I surely will if I ever see you out and about. I'd love it. Blessings, teri

@thetravelouscrew 2 жыл бұрын

Assateague is my favorite place to camp. I love seeing all of the horses

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to go back again and see if I can see more of the horses myself. I love that they roam free here and aren't penned like at Chincoteague. They run wild and free and are truly feral. Thanks a bunch for stopping by and checking out my video. ~RVA~

@thetravelouscrew 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl I love watching your camping videos, I get new ideas on where I can camp next. My goal is to camp/ visit at every VA state park. I got 3 plan this year 😁

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@thetravelouscrew Aww thank you! Yes I am doing the 41 VA state park challenge myself. But I am hiking all of them and just camping at some. They are all so different and unique in their own way, right? Love your 3 year plan! ~RVA~

@BulldogBadger 2 жыл бұрын

Wow so cool to see they have hognose snakes there, I used to have one as a pet here in the UK

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, too cold for them this time of the year. But I have never seen one myself. Can't wait till I do though. ~RVA~

@OutsideComfortZone 2 жыл бұрын

Three hikes in one trip, nice! Those horses reminded me of Grayson Highlands. Thanks, RVA!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and the Cumberland Island ones too. Someone on Instagram mentioned something about the GH ponies came from Assateague. I meant to research that but I never did. It would make total sense. Appreciate you stopping by. ~RVA~

@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Never knew this place existed. Love to park my Van there. 👍😎🚐

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Tom! I can't wait to go back and pitch my tent in the sand and watch the ocean from my tent. It's a long trek up the eastern shore to get there, but totally worth it. Hope you can make it there one day! Thanks so much always for your awesome support of the channel, appreciate it more than you know. ~RVA~

@holysmokesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful beach! Added to my bucket list, thanks for sharing!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Bucket list worthy for sure! National Seashores are amazing places to visit along with our National Parks. ~RVA~

@dawnbennett9865 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm talkin bout! Wish I lived closer I'd be on my way to meet you! And way to go on the winter camping!👏👏👏😁

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hiya Dawn! Thanks a bunch for watching. This was 4 hours away from me, so an 8 hr drive in 2 days, but totally worth it. ~RVA~

@DaveCollierCamping 2 жыл бұрын

Been up there a number of times over the years. Very neat place.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

A bit quicker for you to get up there than me. Never have been a fan of the bridge-tunnel either. It really is a special place these parks. Loved this trip. Thanks Dave for watching. ~RVA~

@MarisolsAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Love ponies too..wow this is awesome

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marisol! Def add this one to your list of National Parks to visit. A special gem for sure. Thanks for stopping by. ~RVA~

@tangenttrails 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and no crowds to deal with!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Off-season is my fav time to visit the more popular places such as this. And it really paid off this time! Thanks for stopping by Tangent Trails! Come back anytime! ~RVA~

@BulldogBadger 2 жыл бұрын

Looks a great setup on the car👌

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it really has been great having a way to extend my hiking season into the colder winter months. It really is warm and cozy. ~RVA~

@BulldogBadger 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, and really amazing looking trails! It was great to see the deer and the lighthouse, catch you on the next one 👏

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bulldog! A big thanks to ya for stopping by and giving this one a watch. Much appreciated my friend. ~RVA~

@freddonelson5505 2 жыл бұрын

Spent many summers here early in our marriage. Lots of good flounder fishing, and except for pony penning days, lots of uncrowded beaches. Just subbed ... looking forward to more!!😎😎

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Flounder fishing sounds so fun. So much beach to explore and to find your own little spot. I can only imagine how busy it is for penning days. I always love less crowded places to explore. So this time of the year was awesome. Thanks a bunch for subbing and welcome to my KZfaq family! ~RVA~

@NicoleHikesalot 2 жыл бұрын

I am excited!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Nicole, so happy you guys can make it tonight. ~RVA~

@BulldogBadger 2 жыл бұрын

That really was a beautiful sunrise 😍

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

The colors for both the sunset and sunrise were incredible. Can't wait to go back! ~RVA~

@TerryYoungOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's a beautiful place. I'll put it on my bucket list. Great video RVA!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Terry! Such a great National Park. I can't wait to go back! Appreciate you watching. ~RVA~

@DesmondsDonders 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I don't fancy eating in that box, the racoons must be wild and hungry 🤣🤣🤣

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

You just store your food in the box while you're gone from camp or your vehicle. The picnic tables open up on both sides. I have never seen these before so a really cool concept. Appreciate you stopping by and giving this one a watch. ~RVA~

@GENerationXplorers 2 жыл бұрын

The family of deer were incredible! Lovely video! 👍

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I loved that the little sika deer aren't afraid of people. While you should always observe wildlife from a distance, he kept coming closer and closer to me. Thanks a bunch for checking this one out. ~RVA~

@GENerationXplorers 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl it was stunning, it hardly happens that they are so tame that they stick around. It happens once in every Blue Moon and it is truly magical and unforgettable! Great catch! 👍

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@GENerationXplorers Magical is right! Love it!

@KrizAkoni 2 жыл бұрын

This looks like a great trip! Never been down that way…need to do this. 🤓

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

You gotta go! Great place to go camp. I'll tell ya what spots to camp. Not that far from you! Took me 4 hours to get there. ~RVA~

@KrizAkoni 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl looks like 4 hours from me too.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@KrizAkoni Ahh I thought you would be closer than me. Crazy.

@KrizAkoni 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl I’m stuck pretty far South of any real roads… 🤣

@ToddStull 2 жыл бұрын

For several years in a row I'd go to the Pine Grove Campground at Chincoteague island. Bro,, I would go to the crabbing peer right by the campground and get a solid 50 or so blue crabs. Haven't been there in like 12 years but that should be changing this summer! AJ's on the Creek is one of the best fine dining restaurants I ever went to. Food is so good on Chincoteague

@exploringtvtv4748 2 жыл бұрын

Love to watch the video. Thank you for sharing with us. And. I am happy to subscribed to you...

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by the channel and checking out my latest video. Much appreciated. ~RVA~

@mikeywe936 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful area and another wonderful video !!!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a real coastal gem, that area. So happy to hear you enjoyed it. ~RVA~

@AllTerrainCoffeeCamping 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to check that place out, camping on the beach like that looks awesome, not looking forward to dealing with the sand but to be able to wake up right at the water would be worth it. Awesome video as always!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is an incredible place to check out for sure. There's not too many places where you can beach camp, so when I come across one of those locations, I just have to go! Thanks so much for watching this one. ~RVA~

@shelbinasinclair477 2 жыл бұрын

You rock hiker girl!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks! Love it! ~RVA~

@FollowThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Another nice video, thanks 😊👍

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas for watching and commenting! Appreciate it! 👍🏼 ~RVA~

@sueb860 2 жыл бұрын

Booked a camping trip to Assateague earlier this year, thank you for the video with the great info! Looking forward to our time there!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you have the best time! Drop me a message when you return and let me know how you liked it. So happy the video was helpful! ~RVA~

@ReasontoLiveAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like a very cool place to visit, and the horses are a definitely a bonus. This is another place I’m adding to my list of places to check out. 🤙

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

You should for sure! Beware it is a very different place in the summer time. Every campsite is booked well in advance and well take your bug spray cuz those black flies and mosquitos will eat you alive. Cooler weather is the best time to really see all the wildife, with no one around. ~RVA~

@ReasontoLiveAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I think I’ll wait until colder weather to visit. I’ve not been to Maryland in probably twenty years.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@ReasontoLiveAdventures So many great hikes in MD. I really love that state.

@gerrymcveigh 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful winters day to explore an amazing looking National Park☀❄😊 Loved those long shadows from the low winter sun, the beautiful sunset, the animal prints in the sand and how deserted it all was👍 The car set up looked pretty cosy and you had a beautiful sunrise☀The deer, ponies and birds were all cool🦆🦌🐴😊

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning sky for the sunset and sunrise. I always love the colors in the sky around water. Amazing experience having the National Park to ourselves. That's not something that happens, ever. LOL! Thanks a bunch for checking out this video. ~RVA~

@AmazingWalkingTour 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best park vlog I've seen. Beautiful beach beautiful video. +1 sub for you ❤️

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that is an amazing compliment. Greatly appreciate your feedback. Thanks so much for subbing and welcome to my KZfaq family. Very happy to have you. ~RVA~

@DCOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to watching!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

So happy you can join in for the video premiere! This was such an amazing trip! See you then! ~RVA~

@scampslikeusva1958 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, thank you for sharing. I've been looking at Assateague & Chincoteague, after watching I am now convinced that I need to go. I've subscribed to your channel so that I can keep up!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so very much! Yes, definitely add this one to your list. So worth the drive to check these 2 out. Great to hear that you are a NEW sub. Welcome to my youtube family. If you ever have questions, just let me know. Always happy to help. ~RVA~

@suztube9458 2 жыл бұрын

Hi RVA. What a great video. Thank you for taking us along on your trip. Sorry I missed the premiere but was nice watching and reading the comments too. Those waves and views were amazing. Fun there were so many different types of critters. Thank you!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

No worries on missing the premiere, we are all busy living life :-). Just happy and grateful you were able to watch it today. I'm a huge animal lover and talk to them all. LOL! ~RVA~

@JulieGayheart 2 жыл бұрын

Horses = YES!!!! Thanks for sharing another great National Park!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jester Julie! I am about to go see more horses on a trip much further south soon. Can't wait. Glad you liked the video, my friend. ~RVA~

@ervinslens 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic hike, great video and nicely edited.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Happy to have you stop by and watch. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

@AlaskanAmblers 2 жыл бұрын

Hey RVA Girl, great hike! So nice that you got to see the deer and ponies! The three walks were wonderful, and the beach, and camping, looked so nice. What a beautiful place to visit. We are thinking of hitting the road in our truck camper in a year or so when I retire, and this will be sure to be on our list!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an amazing plan to have. Sort of my plan too, if not before then if we can figure out how to work on the road. Thanks a lot for dropping by and watching. ~RVA~

@atrampinthehills.841 2 жыл бұрын

wow...only short walks but 3 great looking trails. Fantastic when you get these places to yourselves.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

So much beauty packed into this National Park. I really enjoy going to places off-season and being rewarded with the place all to yourself. You just can't beat it. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my video, greatly appreciate it. ~RVA~

@BravestoneHikes 2 жыл бұрын

I heard about his place. Thank you for taking us with you! Its like you had the peninsula to yourself! Best camp site! couldn't get enough of that sunrise. You gave us so much knowledge on the horses and ponies!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Winter time is the best time to go, if you want the place all to yourself. I really enjoy off season hiking and camping since you pretty much always avoid the crowds.

@emz_adventure 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning smiley rva hiker. Really enjoyed this video. A beautiful example of nature. Stunning scenery, wildlife, beautiful skies. And the happiest of happy ladies. 💗🥾

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey girl! So nice of you to drop by and give this one a watch. Greatly appreciate it. So happy to hear enjoyed this one. So much beauty is packed into this video and area. Really loved it there. It's really hard to keep my vids in the 15-25 min range, and this one was no exception. Thank you for your comment, my friend. ~RVA~

@StephenandYhana 2 жыл бұрын

You certainly visit and camp in some very beautiful locations, you got very close to some of those deer, and the lighthouse was lovely too 😉😊 great video and interesting snippet of history about the ponies on the island

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a former science teacher and well history buff, so I always try to add in a little bit of info without hopefully boring people watching, LOL! Those Sika deer were the absolute cutest, so petite. Happy to hear that you enjoyed this one. Love to hear that!! ~RVA~

@HoodedMerganser1 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very good video, a nice coastal area. It's nice to see the Deer & Ponies too. Thanks for sharing

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Ric C! Great of you to stop by my channel and check out my latest video. Happy that you enjoyed it. Love vlogging all my hikes and adventures. I will be back to tent camp on that beautiful sandy beach. ~RVA~

@mayb742 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I loved it there. I will be going back for sure. ~RVA~

@LezleysAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

the beach looked beautiful

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

It was so calmy and relaxing at our campsite with not a sole in sight on the beach. Grateful to have experienced those rate moments there. Appreciate it Lezley for stopping by and checking this one out. ~RVA~

@JesusLove4Us 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so peaceful. 💖

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a very busy place this time of year. I was lucky to get there off season. Thanks for stopping by the channel. ~RVA~

@JesusLove4Us 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl your welcome 😊

@WanderingSwitchback 2 жыл бұрын

What a neat place! It looks like some of those deer may be fawns? Or do the adults have spots, too? Great tip about the pillow in the wheel well- if we ever end up getting the car setup going, that'll be a part of it. The sky gave you a couple of beautiful shows- don't you love that??

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

No those are Sika deer. They are miniature barrier island deer and they keep their spots in adulthood. Through evolution, they have gotten smaller, since there is less food on a sandy, salty barrier island. Whitetail deer are also in the video several times. This little deer could walk underneath of the whitetail it's so small. Their heads are so petite and cute. Ahh yes, the colors in the sky never cease to amaze me for sunsets and sunrises, especially coastal views. Thanks, Switchback! ~RVA~

@WanderingSwitchback 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl really cool that they retain their spots! They were definitely super cute!

@maxdexpeditions 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Hiker girl. I haven't been to that national park yet. I'm surprised to see that there are not many people for a National Park like that, entrance and camping fee is definitely worth it, and it looks well kept. That sunset is absolutely gorgeous! Nice car camp setup. I watched your other video about your car camp setup. I am so jealous of that solitude. That's one of the nice things about winter, fewer people! Love your content! Thank you for taking me along, I'll be around! Take care

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I think not many ppl were there because it was so cold and a blizzard was supposed to hit that night after I left. Love off-season visits. Either way, I am very happy to have had that National Park mostly to myself! Thanks a bunch for commenting and watching! ~RVA~

@PAADVENTURES1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! What a lovely part of the world. Cheers paul

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do have to say the area that I live is beautiful, but I want to see it all, and travel to see more. LOL! So much beauty so little time. Thanks PA adventures for the comment and watch. Come back anytime! ~RVA~

@PAADVENTURES1 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl me too! Scotland is tiny in comparison to the states but I cant see me ever needing to go anywhere else for adventures! Yay! Paul

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@PAADVENTURES1 I can see why you say that from all the photos and videos that I've seen!

@DesGreene 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacqueline! What a fantastic place to have all to yourselves👍 Looked amazing for wildlife. Loved the little Sika deer! Deer are usually so shy , and they didn't seem bothered by your presence at all 😁 All the best👍😊

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

What I have found is that deer in the wild are very scared of humans. Deer in National Parks, not so much because generation after generation has been protected. Also people on farms etc feed the deer and almost befriend them as pets. A neighbor of mine when I lived in the mountains always feed the wild deer and turkeys that visited his property. It was a cool thing to see. ~RVA~

@wanderingoutyonder 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Makes us even more bummed that our trip we had planned there got snowed out! Love the ponies/horses! Loved the campsite - very nice - it looked chilly & a bit windy - but those views and trails seemed well worth it!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

You'll get back there. Definitely recommend it. I will be back to tent camp on the beach for sure and of course to look for more Assateague ponies! It's a dream to have the whole place to yourself this time of the year. A completely different scene in the summer. ~RVA~

@wanderingoutyonder 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl Oh we are sure! We are OK with less than ideal conditions at times if it means little to no crowds - it enhances the experience so much more!

@hopeonthetrail6984 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply back. I am really excited to do the Maryland side of Assateague. So thanks for taking us along so that I now know what I've been missing. See you down the road maybe. Blessings, Teri

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Teri! Love connecting people with amazing places in the outdoors. So much beauty to go around in our area. No one ever recognizes me out there, but if you do ever see me, for sure come say hello! ~RVA~

@Bextasy423 2 жыл бұрын

3 short beautiful trails 👣 The wild horses was a awesome treat! Love the wood boardwalk ❤️ Kool seeing the sand tracks 🙂 Awe, I thought you were going pitch a tent. Beautiful all the same!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Too cold with the ocean breeze and the wind chill at 20 degrees. I only tent camp in 30 degrees and up. I kinda made that rule for myself. I enjoy it better that way. But you bet your bottom dollar that I will be back to pitch a tent in that sand before you know it! Such a great spot to wake up to that sunrise. But the car does come in handy for extending my hiking season this time of the year for sure. Thanks my friend for checking this one out. ~RVA~

@aroundscotland1389 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Around Scotland. Just a big ocean from there to you that lies between us. LOL! ~RVA~

@WeLoveAlanya 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video my new friend

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank so much for checking it out! ~RVA~

@DCOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Hey my friend.. Sorry I missed this live. Really cool to have the food storage cabinet built into the picnic table. I've never seen that before. The beach looked amazing! Cozy looking car camp. Cheers my friend!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there DC Outdoors. No worries on missing the premiere, we are all so busy. Very happy that you had time to give it a watch today, greatly appreciate that. I had never seen a picnic table like that either. I thought that was pretty darn cool myself. Car camping was warm and cozy. Didn't get cold at all, but if I would have been in my tent, I would have been cold. Always prefer my tent, but car camping comes in so handy when the temps drop to extend my season of doing what I love out there . ~RVA~

@riversandcoffee 2 жыл бұрын

Dig the channel, thanks for posting✌

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Oh cool, thanks so much! Happy you stopped by to check out this video. ~RVA~

@hopeonthetrail6984 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! I've been going to the Virginia part of Chin/Assat every year since I was a small kid and I'm now 66yrs old. When you cross over the bridge from Chincoteague into the refuge over the bridge and out to the beach you are on Assateague Island which does run north up into Maryland. Chincoteague Island is separate from Assateague Island at the small bridge. You do have to pay to get into this part of Assateague Island. Thanks for bringing us along. I will certainly check out the Maryland side in the winter. Looks great. Blessings, Teri

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are lucky to have grown up in such an awesome place. Actually, you don't have to pay to get in the VA side of the Chicoteague Wildlife Refuge at the bridge if you pay to get into Assateague. The entry fee for either work for both parks which the ranger said most people don't realize. It's written on the receipt that no one reads LOL. Yes, it's the same 37 mile island (Delmarva Penisula) 2/3 is MD, and 1/3 is VA. Yes, I actually like the Assateague side better. Appreciate you stopping by and checking out my video. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

@shaylagraham-brock1853 2 жыл бұрын

Love Jane's Island, would like to trip camping here but in the Fall. The flies bite hard, lol.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

No mosquitos or black flies this time of the year or sweating for that matter. I love hitting up places in the off-season just for those reasons. Thanks a bunch for stopping by and watching. ~RVA~

@BlueLineAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I’m doing this trip in the future…this was awesome!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful to you. I will be back myself. When the temps rise just a bit I will be back to tent camp on the beach. So pretty. ~RVA~

@BlueLineAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl tent camping out there has to be awesome. Have fun and stay safe out there. 🙂

@NatureAndOther 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much Roni! Glad you enjoyed it. ~RVA~

@piedmontpengwing 2 жыл бұрын

I will probably go to Red Wing Roots Music Festival. It’s at Natural Chimneys. I volunteer there. I’ve been to all of them so far. It’s the only festival in which I have been to each one too. It’s a cool way to travel and camp.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to look that one up. Sounds fun. ~RVA~

@pete26167 2 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you can make it or catch it on the replay ~RVA~

@AggyGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Once again I am grateful for your place name pronunciations 🙏🏼 I got lost at ass... 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️ I love the contrasts here, beach, snow and sand, truly some stunning views.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha, leave it to me with my southern accent! Yes, that is the correct pronunciation. The ass does sound funny right? I'm really digging, coastal camping in the winter, not quite as cold as in the mountains with single digits temps and below 0 wind chills. Thanks a bunch for your great comment and have a great weekend! ~RVA~

@AggyGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl Haha, I read all of these names wrong, the minute I hear you say it, I think well that's so obvious, of course it's pronounced that way . Your coastal winter camping videos are certainly standing out from the crowd.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@AggyGoesOutdoors Aww thank you. You are very kind to say that. I love to visit off season places such as this to avoid the crowds. It really paid off this time!

@StepsbyKaatje 2 жыл бұрын

I love those Indian names! Beautiful place, seeing the deer and the ponies, just great. I loved the paw prints of the fox! Car camping at the beach like that! Picknick table is very handy! 😁 All the best! See you soon, I hope! I'm trying to keep myself quarantained as much as possible the coming 2 weeks!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes girl, keep yourself isolated so you can fly across the ocean real soon! So many things are Indian names in this area from bays to towns. Love it as I have Indian descent in my heritage. ~RVA~

@StepsbyKaatje 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl Hey, that's cool! It's nice to know where you came from. My family came from Germany quite a few generations ago. So I have a German name. 😁

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje JByrds family is German.(My last name is German) My family is part American Indian and Wales England.

@art-gallery3257 2 жыл бұрын

Nice🙏👍

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thumbs up & watch! ~RVA~

@garyoakman6187 2 жыл бұрын

Just came from jester. Great video.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming over and checking out my channel. Much appreciated. Jester is my girl! Love her and everything she does for the hiking community. ~RVA~

@anpl5282 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to this video! I hike solo (with my shepherd), I have backpacked with a friend before, but now I want to backpack (Three Ridges Wilderness) solo with my dog. I don't know why I am a bit hesitant to backpack solo. I know you backpack solo, any tips, please?

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I have a video on 3 ridges. That is a tougher hike due to all the rocks. That hike from Reed's gap to the Harpers Creek shelter took a long time to go 7 miles. All day until 5pm. If you go to my channel and type in solo I do have few videos. You just have to be prepared, know where you are going, have the right gear, feel comfortable with your gear and just do it. The more you get out there and hike solo the better you feel each time you are out there. It's good to be hesitant, that means you have a little fear, and that's good. That protects you by being alert to your surroundings. Stop by and say hi tonight at 8:00pm for the video. ~RVA~

@NicoleHikesalot 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with RVA Hiker Girl, the more you go solo, the more confident you will feel and you will come to enjoy those moments of complete solitude and the feeling of confidence you get. I only go solo in places I feel comfortable in and I give that a lot of thought prior to planning my solo trips.

@garyoakman6187 2 жыл бұрын

If you don't want to hike solo look up Trail Dames podcast or you tube. You may find people to hike with.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@garyoakman6187 Yes just looked at the map and it does run parallel to the AT. Very interesting. I don't know how I have never heard of this before. ~RVA~

@ucrazymat 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! We love going to Assateague and camp there every summer (7yrs now)! One note: those storage boxes are actually for the horses! Useful for coons & seagulls, but are there for the horses. They are good at stealing food and getting into closed coolers! 😁

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking this video out & stopping by. Oh, the park ranger at the visitor center told us they were mainly for the raccoons. But it totally makes sense for the horses as well. I didn't see as many horses as I wanted but that just gives me a reason to go back again. I prefer Assateague where they roam free vs being penned up at Chincoteague. I didn't realize that until I got down there that that was a difference between the 2 places. ~RVA~

@JenniferGarcia-px3qo 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I’m surprised by that! In all my years, they have warned about the horses for food storage concerns! I once accidentally dumped an entire pot of spaghetti and (wrongly) left it there on the ground. Next morning pre dawn we had an invasion of horses! We always see them… but this time was wild! I was sitting in my car with the door open grabbing my camera, legs out. Suddenly i had a horse head in my face, inside the car! I calmly tried to gently push her head out of my face & car. An unforgettable experience, for sure! 🤣 (I am same user as ucrazymat)

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@JenniferGarcia-px3qo Maybe it was someone new. The visitor center was closed and it was just someone through a window that we were talking to. I didn't see that many horses unfortunately. I wish I would have. They say the horses carry ticks and poison ivy and if you touch them you could get either so that was a close call for you in many ways.

@piedmontpengwing 2 жыл бұрын

It’s really great that you get out and able to share the videos. I look forward to them. I am 100 percent Virginian. I don’t venture out in winter. I hibernate and plan activities for the other three seasons. So far, I am going to Delfest. Never been. I am going to Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Never been there. I like to go to new places too. What camera do you use. I just use my phone camera.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in VA. Moved away in my 30's for 14 years but came back. So happy to hear you are enjoying the videos. I don't like being cold, but I hate not being able to be outside more, so I get out there anyway and try to make the best of it. Nice to hear about your upcoming trips in warmer weather. I just use my phone on all my vlogs, no fancy equipment. Not a techy person. Thanks for watching and commenting, really appreciate it. ~RVA~

@blagow1 2 жыл бұрын

I so love your videos. You have such helpful information. What vehicle is this you are driving on this trip?

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you! So happy you like them. I always want to be a resource when people are researching places to go hike and explore. I have a 2020 Ford Escape SEL. Perfect amount of space in the back for 2 20" mattresses or 1 mattress with room to move around. Appreciate your very kind comment. ~RVA~

@piedmontpengwing 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been years since I was there. Enjoyed the video. Wished you had shown the town. If you did any video of it, would love to see it. I think there is a NASA base on the Virginia side. Maybe you know.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I don't really vlog about the towns I go to on my trips since my channel is about the outdoors, hiking and backpacking. I try not to keep my vids on the shorter side to 15-25 min and that is already very hard, LOL. But love hearing your input. Yes, I passed NASA going to Chincoteague. It's across from a smaller nature reserve. Tons and tons of big radar stations at NASA. They do launch rockets from there, one just launched in Jan. That would be cool to go see for sure. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to leave a comment. ~RVA~

@piedmontpengwing 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl just do a minute or less. Maybe integrate a photo. However, I can understand a special theme.

@garyoakman6187 2 жыл бұрын

RVA hiker girl have you heard of the great eastern trail? It starts in Alabama and goes to NY state it parallels the AT thru VA and WVA in your part of VA I think.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

No I never have. But now you have me interested. I'm gonna go look that up. Thanks so much for telling me about it Gary. ~RVA~

@giannanicosia1119 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Where do you and J-Bird store your camping equipment at night when you car camp?

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciate Gianna. Everything is stored in the car in small bins and bags in the front seats and floor boards and also in the back seat floor boards. The only thing we keep out of the car is the cooler, but we could still put it in the front seat if needed. I don't take a bunch of extra things. Just what I need. Hope that helps. ~RVA~

@cindyoneil6305 Жыл бұрын

Where am I most likely to see the wild horses up close? Assateague? From your video (which was wonderful), it looks like they are a distance away from you.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Dont go to Chincoteague if that is what you are looking for. They are all far away and you can barely see them as they are behind a fence. MD Assateague it where you want to go. I didn't see that many while I was there on this particular day. But they roam free there. You have to stay 40 feet away for safety and they will ticket you if you get closer than that fyi. ~RVA~

@JillianCampsArizona 2 жыл бұрын

Hey girl what type of tripod do you use while you are filming? I can almost see it in the reflection of your sunglasses lol. Gotta love those national seashores! Can you please put one in Arizona? Thanks 😆

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jillian! I've had all kinds of tripods. Just cheap Amazon ones work great for me in different sizes, even after 150+ videos on KZfaq. I'm a long-distance hiker (AT section hiker), so I need lightweight and something if I break out there, it won't break the bank to replace it. Ah Arizona! I want to come out there so bad - so many places on my list out your way I want to explore.

@jeremyking3986 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use the National park pass instead of Paying for entry?

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can. I think it will work at Chincoteague as well. ~RVA~

@judyanthony28 2 жыл бұрын

I see this was just posted, but when were you there? I thought it was shutdown in the coldest months. You are allowed to camp there in the offseason?

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Just a few weeks ago. The National park is open year round and so is camping in of the 2 loops. Is does not shut down in the winter.

@budjiman1 2 жыл бұрын

If i wanted to take my wife, son, and our family dog in the next month what suggestions would ypu be able or willing to offer? Please and thank you!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

The video pretty much shows everything there is to do at Assateague. Chincoteague there are a ton of more trails that I didn't get to. Spending the day on the beach, watching horses, camping, fishing, hiking, and catching a sunrise or sunset. Take a lot of bug spray in the warmer months. Grab some blue crabs at a good restaurant. Not sure if that helps at all. ~RVA~

@budjiman1 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl thanks😁 i appreciate ya