assateague ponies

How Do You See The Ponies At Grayson Highlands?

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To see the ponies, start at Massie Gap and hike the rhododendron trail , which connects to a portion of the Appalachian Trail. Following this moderately challenging trail leads across Wilburn Ridge to Rhododendron Gap , one of the best spots in the park to see the ponies. Why are there ponies in Grayson Highlands? … Read more

What Kind Of Ponies Are In The Grayson Highlands?

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These carefree equines are the descendants of 50 Assateague ponies , released into the area in 1975. Why are there ponies in Grayson Highlands? Before the Grayson Highlands became a state park in 1965, the mountains were covered in farmland grazed by cattle and a few ponies. In 1974, Bill Pugh and another pony owner … Read more