Forest Preserve
Sea Pines is a private resort located at the very tip of Hilton Head, just around the corner from Coligny Beach. Along with other amenities and ... Keep Reading
Activities
The Sonesta’s Facilities
The Sonesta Resort offers a wide range of facilities and amenities so guests can have the perfect stay on Hilton Head Island. Arum ... Keep Reading
Perfect Your Putt
Try these two simple drills to improve your accuracy on the green. Ironically, one of the best ways to improve your putt is to close your ... Keep Reading
Chasing Mahi
A multi-generational fishing expedition offers formidable challenges and rich rewards. The calm sea exploded around the skipping ballyhoo, the ... Keep Reading
High Tide
Recently, I spent an afternoon with an 80-year-old Lowcountry native. She was dipping her toes into local rivers before I was a sparkle in my ... Keep Reading
Cobia Fever
This big brown fish is the ultimate prize to reel in at this time of year. Local anglers always look forward to the month of May with eager ... Keep Reading
Surprise Guests
From manatees to White Pelicans, unlikely creatures visit the Lowcountry on occasion. After many years serving as a guide in the Lowcountry, I ... Keep Reading
Reeling ‘Em In
Calm seas and fiddler crabs bring in plenty of sheepshead on a recent fishing excursion. Too many slick days had passed by and I felt restless, ... Keep Reading
Dolphin Magic
An early morning encounter with strand-feeding provides an unexpected thrill. During the early morning hours of a late winter day, I’m greeted by ... Keep Reading
Fall in the Lowcountry
Subtle transitions signal the change of season on Hilton Head Island. If it weren’t for the drop in temperature and humidity, one might find it ... Keep Reading
North Atlantic Right Whales
Learn more about these migrating cetaceans just off the South Carolina coast. The North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is the rarest of ... Keep Reading
American Oystercatchers
American Oystercatchers are a common sight in Hilton Head Island’s marshes throughout the year. In the United States, these striking birds can be ... Keep Reading
Short Siding and Long Siding
What a tangled web we weave on the golf course! Even the most accomplished golfers put themselves in sticky situations on or near the green. One ... Keep Reading
Saltmarsh Ecosystem Q & A
Throughout the year, my fellow guides and I are asked a multitude of questions about the local saltmarsh ecosystem. No wonder. Unique, dynamic and ... Keep Reading
Winter White
During the coldest part of our year, the salt marsh may appear to be dormant, but looks are deceiving. Though relatively frigid water temperatures in ... Keep Reading
A Good Swing Isn’t Rocket Science (or is it?)
Mastering the golf swing is by no means a simple task. However, the frustration experienced by many weekend hackers stems from the lack of ... Keep Reading
Hooded Mergansers
Winter is on its way and so are our migratory waterfowl. Soon our freshwater ponds will be dotted with birds. One of the most attractive is the ... Keep Reading
Horseshoe Crabs
A sense of calm pervades the salt marsh and the beach. Shorter days and cooler temperatures foretell the arrival of winter. Whether you call Hilton ... Keep Reading
Two-Plane vs. One-Plane Swing
Two types of swings are in fashion today – the two-plane and the one-plane. Until recently, almost all professionals used a two-plane swing, ... Keep Reading
Rejuvenating Eastern Oysters
With the humidity lowering and the cool breezes of fall blowing in, down South we are ready for oyster season. There is nothing better than ... Keep Reading
Tidal Water, Pluff Mud, Cordgrass & Oysters
There are basically four naturally occurring components of a salt marsh: Tidal water, pluff mud, cordgrass and oysters. Each of these ... Keep Reading
