GOLF MANIA: September Is a Great Month to Tee Off
September is the best time for golf on Hilton Head Island. September is the sweetest month to play golf, with low humidity, mild temperatures and ... Keep Reading
Activities
How to Embrace the Lowcountry Lifestyle
There’s something very special about the Lowcountry lifestyle that defines coastal South Carolina. Lowcountry is more than a geographical region, it’s ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Revolution: What is Pickleball?
Join the Pickleball Revolution! Some people think that pickleball is a game for “old people” or for people “who can’t play tennis anymore.” I’ve ... Keep Reading
Getting to Hilton Head Island
Paradise doesn’t have to be so far away. There are many options for getting to Hilton Head Island by car, plane and train. If you are close enough ... Keep Reading
A Spanish Mackerel Adventure
Casting a line for these roaming marauders offers unforgettable summer excitement. “I’ll be on Hilton Head next week and would like to charter you ... Keep Reading
Better Together: Delicious Cocktails with Local Ingredients
Did you know that Hilton Head Island is home to a brewery, a distillery and a winery? Tucked behind the airport on the north end of the Island, ... Keep Reading
The Power of the Tides
In May of 1979, I was a fledgling college student with an idea of opening a windsurfing school. On a whim, a truck loaded six windsurfers and equal ... Keep Reading
South Carolina Symbols
South Carolina State Bird The Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) is a common species of wren, resident in the eastern half of the USA, the ... Keep Reading
Pickleball vs. Tennis: Debunking the Pickleball Myth
For years, active tennis players have viewed pickleball as unworthy. The most common objection heard from this group is that pickleball will ruin ... Keep Reading
The Battle of a Lifetime
An adventure off the coast of Hilton Head Island offers anglers the ultimate fish story. We were having fun at the nearshore reef, catching bluefish, ... Keep Reading
Fun Things That Happen Daily at Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy
Today, more than 40 people from ages 3 to 95 will take golf instruction at Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy. They will experience: Golfers of every ... Keep Reading
Fourth on the Water
One of the most exciting days of the Hilton Head calendar is July 4th. Not only is it the best party of the year, it is also the pinnacle of our ... Keep Reading
Water: Earth’s Best Substance
Living in a coastal town like Hilton Head Island offers the opportunity to access the beach and the ocean on a regular basis. The interaction with ... Keep Reading
Liquid Refreshment at Your Next Celebrations
Create the perfect drink station to celebrate joyous occasions. June is the month for hosting joyous celebrations: graduations, showers, weddings ... Keep Reading
Gulf Stream Magic
Cobalt blue offshore waters offer exceptional fishing opportunities. From the very first time I gazed on the deep blue water of the Gulf Stream, I ... Keep Reading
Summer Golf Fundamentals
Enjoy fun on the golf course this season. Summer is a great time to play golf. It’s also the best time to experience the exhilaration of striking a ... Keep Reading
Red Drum Resurgence
Bull Reds make a strong run in local waters this month. Twenty-five feet below the surface, a marauding school of bull reds swept the sandy bottom in ... Keep Reading
Be Playful on the Golf Greens!
May is an ideal time to refine your swing and perfect your putt. You are invited to play golf in May on Hilton Head Island. Today, over 3,000 ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Coincidence
Strange things can happen on the pickleball court, but one of the strangest things happened this week. I put four players on the court to play a ... Keep Reading
Spanish White Wine
Stuck in a white wine rut? Let’s go to Spain to solve the problem. Interestingly, Spain has more land devoted to vineyards than any other ... Keep Reading
Get Outside for Your Mind!
Enjoying the outdoors reduces stress, increases self-esteem and boosts creativity. Over the course of my career as a kayak guide and instructor, I ... Keep Reading
Cobia Season
Great news for local anglers, as federal waters have reopened for the cobia season this year! Cobia catch limits for individuals and per boat ... Keep Reading
Shrimp & Grits & Wine
Pairing the perfect wine with this traditionally Southern dish is surprisingly easy. It took thousands of years for the Lowcountry’s distinctive ... Keep Reading
Spring Pickleball Fun!
This season, don’t miss the new pickleball programming at Palmetto Dunes. There is little doubt that Hilton Head had a tough winter, but ... Keep Reading
Red Foxes
Foxes have been found in folklore and fables for hundreds of years. They are represented as cunning, wise, adaptable and at times treacherous. All of ... Keep Reading
Spring Fishing
Enjoy an excellent season catching sheepshead and other plentiful fish in local waters. I love spring fishing. The cold, gloomy winter weather has ... Keep Reading
An Art Lover’s Day Trip to Savannah
Interested in taking a day trip to Savannah, GA? Are you an art lover? Than it's well worth the 45 minute drive to the Hostess City of the South. ... Keep Reading
The Lowcountry Oyster Trail Comes to the Hilton Head Area
Hilton Head Island's iconic mollusks take center stage as part of this new culinary heritage experience. “May River oysters are close to ... Keep Reading
Elderberry Wine
Kick off the New Year with a taste of this iconic berry, which is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. Bare and crooked in the winter, the elder ... Keep Reading
Trout Extravaganza
While fishing on Hilton Head Island this past December, it was an awesome trout season. In early spring, we had tons of small trout, and ... Keep Reading
Up Close with Louise Miller Cohen and the Gullah Heritage
Established in 2003, the roots of The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island extend back through the generations who farmed the fertile soil of the ... Keep Reading
Bare Trees: Learn How and Why Some Trees Lose Their Leaves in the Winter.
“Nature now, like an athlete, begins to strip herself in earnest for her contest with her great antagonist, Winter. In the bare trees and twigs, what ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Is On The RISE!
Visitors to Hilton Head Island enjoy trying their hand at this fun sport that is on the rise. During the first week of November, the Palmetto Dunes ... Keep Reading
Reeling in the Perfect Present
Long ago figured out that the best gift I’ve ever received is the time and effort of those who introduced me to fishing. The first, to the best of my ... Keep Reading
Understanding Wine Flavors
Natural chemicals produced by fermentation give vintages their distinctive taste. Wine is made from grapes, but why doesn’t it taste like grapes? ... Keep Reading
Have a Green Holiday Season
There is no better time for locals on Hilton Head Island than the holidays. For the few weeks before Christmas, the community shares a closeness and ... Keep Reading
