Golf for More Fun in 2021
Spring is here on Hilton Head Island and the azaleas are blooming! If you have a golfer in your life, you know what that means: golfers gonna ... Keep Reading
Activities
Remembering Fishing Legend Herb Rennard
As always, in late February and March the fishing is best near offshore reefs where the sheepshead congregate. Sheepshead are members ... Keep Reading
Enjoy Winter Wildlife in the Lowcountry
Explore the wildlife in the great outdoors this season. Enjoy exceptional hiking and biking opportunities at any or all of these area nature ... Keep Reading
Hilton Head’s Newest Attraction, Lowcountry Celebration Park
The Lowcountry Celebration Park, opened in December 2020, is Hilton Head Island's newest park. Situated on a 10-acre site off Pope Avenue near ... Keep Reading
Golfers Preparing for the Start of Spring at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
For golfers worldwide, a trip to Palmetto Dunes Resort is at the top of their wish lists. And the reasons are clear: Palmetto Dunes boasts three ... Keep Reading
Why Fishing Continues to Surprise Me
One would assume that nothing would surprise me after thousands of hours of fishing. I’ve not found this to be true with the ocean. Part of why I ... Keep Reading
Behind “Ghost Bird”: Key Discoveries about the Elusive Black Rail
Black rails are experiencing dramatic population declines along the Atlantic Coast. But luckily, the coastal plain of South Carolina has emerged ... Keep Reading
Families flocking to Palmetto Dunes for a Memorable Holiday Ending to an Otherwise Forgettable Year
We would probably all like to put the current calendar year behind us as soon as possible. Raise your hand if you feel like we’re currently ... Keep Reading
Coligny Plaza: A Glimpse Into Hilton Head’s Legacy of Small Businesses
There’s a reason that Coligny Plaza has the look and feel of a small village — it’s because it started as one. Before the four-lane bridge to ... Keep Reading
The ABCDs of Golf: Improving Your Swing for a Better Game
Developing your golf swing is like learning to type or play the piano. In the beginning, the process needs to be kept simple and must be repeated ... Keep Reading
The Phantom Flounder: Seeking The Fish That Sees All
The flounder is one of the most highly prized catches in our local estuaries. Armed with an impressive set of teeth and blinding speed, it can ... Keep Reading
Where to Find The Perfect Pumpkin
The Lowcountry has a batch of family-friendly options as the atmosphere gets a little spookier and pumpkin patches kick into style. Here is where to ... Keep Reading
The Heritage Library
The Heritage Library is a place to seek, honor and commune with our past. For such a small Island, Hilton Head figures into the birth and evolution ... Keep Reading
Kayak Hilton Head Invites You to Paddle
Wildlife Enthusiasts Take Note! Just a couple hundred yards from the sheltered bend in Broad Creek lies Kayak Hilton Head. It's paddlers glide ... Keep Reading
As Good as it Gets: Golfing in Early Fall
5 Ways Golfing in early fall is perfection! 1. The Weather is Fine Late September at the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island is ... Keep Reading
A WINEMAKING PRIMER: Charting the Path from Grapes to Wine
Fall is here. To winemakers, this means one thing: time to make wine! Archaeological evidence puts the world’s first wines in Eurasia around 6000 ... Keep Reading
CATCHING “BULLS”: What to Know About Fishing for Red Drum
Fishing for Bulls is a September treat! Also known as redfish, spot tail bass, puppy drum or channel bass, red drum got their name from the ... Keep Reading
Sporting Dogs in Photos
One thing’s for sure, when it comes to outdoor writing and photography, people in the Palmetto State cannot get enough of sporting dogs doing their ... Keep Reading
Ways to Be Eco-Friendly on Hilton Head
Being eco-friendly is becoming more and more important. Hilton Head Island encourages visitors and locals to do what they can protect the ... Keep Reading
Fishing for Jack Crevalle in Our Waters
Be careful what you wish for when fishing for a Jack Crevalle! It was another glorious day of fishing at the nearshore reef. My companions and I ... Keep Reading
The Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center Welcomes Students
Learning how to become a better student at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center: At the award-winning Palmetto Dunes Tennis & ... Keep Reading
Palmetto Dunes Gets Some Upgrades On and Off the Course
Palmetto Dunes has been busy while you’ve been away. The time spent apart from their guests allowed them to implement several upgrades throughout ... Keep Reading
Why Getting On The Golf Course Is The Obvious Choice For Summer 2020
Four reasons to make golf your go-to game: 1. The golf course is a safe place to exercise and socialize. Social distancing is easily ... Keep Reading
American Alligators
American Alligators are ancient creatures. They have changed very little biologically in over 150 million years, and were able to avoid ... Keep Reading
Jellyfish and Local Sea Nettles
Every year, hundreds of thousands of jellyfish pass through our waters. Most jellyfish along the South Carolina coast are harmless, but in the ... Keep Reading
Wine Tasting with Family and Friends
Looking for a fun way to spend an evening with family or friends? Whether you are renting a beach house with a group of people or need an excuse ... Keep Reading
Accuracy Versus Distance on the Golf Course
It's a dilemma all golfers face: How can I improve my accuracy without sacrificing distance, and vice versa? Marrying consistent length with ... Keep Reading
Download Zoom Backgrounds from Palmetto Dunes
Palmetto Dunes in your Zooms! Video conferencing services are becoming hugely popular, as they allow you to virtually meet with others when in-person ... Keep Reading
Brand-New Spirits & Time-Honored Techniques at the Hilton Head Distillery
A visit to the Hilton Head Distillery makes an “off the beaten path” trip to Cardinal Road well worth your while. The Hilton Head Distillery ... Keep Reading
Discovering the Lowcountry Maritime Forest
If you have seen the Lowcountry from the waterways, you may have been audience to some remaining maritime forest. You may have been ... Keep Reading
Let the Circle Be Unbroken: An Account of Growing up Gullah
Victoria Smalls is a triumph of human unity. She is Gullah, one of 14 siblings in the blended family of St. Helena Island’s first-ever biracial ... Keep Reading
Springtime Flowers in Savannah
Thinking about a day trip to Savannah? Savannah is just a 45 minute drive from Hilton Head. The city offers an abundance of history and great food, ... Keep Reading
Golf and Mr. Rogers
Up your game by making golf more collaborative. The Mr. Rogers movie starring Tom Hanks, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, is a fantastic model ... Keep Reading
Times (and climate), They Are A Changin’
Understanding climate change in the Lowcountry and beyond. We’re all familiar with those subjects that are best left out of dinner party ... Keep Reading
Culinary Highlights: Savannah Taste Experience
Savannah Taste Experience offers an ideal way to experience the Hostess City. Savannah Taste Experience is the only company in nearby Savannah that ... Keep Reading
Fishing for Sheepshead
One must love March– or at least I do. The cold, gloomy winter weather is passing, and the promising signs of new life are showing. We’ve had a very ... Keep Reading
