Local Shrimp
Hilton Head Island is home to America’s most valuable and popular seafood—shrimp! It’s a good thing that shrimp season is almost ... Keep Reading
Activities
Golf, A Game of EASE
I want all golfers and non-golfers that are missing out on the EASE of Golf to learn the true spirit of the game. The acrostic below helps touch on a ... Keep Reading
Time for Tarpon
Caleb had just tossed the live menhaden out. The rod immediately bent double and the line sizzled off the reel. Thirty yards behind the boat, the ... Keep Reading
Transferring Skills to the Course
Playing golf correctly can be achieved through many other daily activities. Typing on the keyboard, driving a car, sitting on the beach, playing ... Keep Reading
Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Sea turtles have been part of our geological fossil records for over 210 million years. There are seven varietal species that can be found around ... Keep Reading
Italian Winemaking
Italians did not invent wine, but they certainly perfected it. Passionate about the things with which they surround themselves—art, romance, food ... Keep Reading
Get Schooled with Golf
A golf course is a fun outdoor classroom complete with fresh air, friends, open spaces and hands-on learning opportunities. From math and science to ... Keep Reading
Shark City: An Underwater Tale
The dark, sinister form appeared 20 yards from the boat, swimming lazily, but with a sense of raw power. His 12 feet in length confirmed that power ... Keep Reading
The American Alligator
American Alligators are ancient creatures. They have changed very little biologically in over 150 million years and were able to avoid extinction 65 ... Keep Reading
The Mule: An All-Occasion Drink with a Kick
Mule drinks seem to be making a comeback. The Moscow Mule, named such for its use of vodka, was created in the 1940s, when a vodka distributor and ... Keep Reading
Staying Cool on the Course
Staying cool is vital to a successful golf outing. Golf on Hilton Head Island is fun because of the game—it is social and it is outdoors. ... Keep Reading
Reel Sport: Landing Deep-Water Fish
The large chunk of fresh-cut bait had scarcely touched bottom when the fish inhaled it and took off! As quickly as I moved the drag to the strike ... Keep Reading
Music & Wine
Can background music affect the taste of wine? The latest research says yes! A growing body of scientific evidence shows that what people taste when ... Keep Reading
Paddling with Paws: Kayaking with your Pup on HHI
May brings perfect temperatures to the Lowcountry and everyone is looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors with their friends and loved ones. This ... Keep Reading
“MAY” You Catch Cobia?
The month of May means a lot of things to people. Spring is in full swing and the promise of summer is just around the corner. The weather is getting ... Keep Reading
The Beat of the Red Drum: Sport Fishing in the Lowcountry
Twenty-five feet below the surface, a marauding school of bull reds swept the sandy bottom out away from Hilton Head's beautiful beaches in search of ... Keep Reading
How Healthy is Red Wine?
In the early 1990s, the “French Paradox” made headlines, and began the trend that put red wine in a healthy light. The paradox was that the French ... Keep Reading
Paddle Pinckney Island
While the weather can be unpredictable in early spring, it is the best time of year to go kayaking in the Lowcountry. After years of kayaking around ... Keep Reading
What You Can Learn from Jordan Spieth on the Green
Jordan Spieth has won the hearts of many as he has conquered the golf industry. Spieth left college early after dominating NCAA Men’s Golf as a ... Keep Reading
Off the Beaten Path on Hilton Head
For locals and visitors alike, Hilton Head offers all kinds of great activities. Biking, concerts, fundraisers, restaurants, tennis, shopping and ... Keep Reading
Improve Yourself, Help Your Health & Play Golf
Playing golf isn’t just an enjoyable outdoor pastime, but a game that has proved to benefit players’ health. The International Council on ... Keep Reading
Offshore Fishing on Hilton Head Island
Some 40 miles off the coast in 90 feet of water, a network of coral, rocky ledges and outcrops holds some of the best fishing available. Huge ... Keep Reading
Knobbed Whelks: One of HHI’s Most Coveted Shells
At times, finding shells on the beaches of Hilton Head can be a bit difficult. One of the most coveted shells to find is that of a whelk. ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Bound: Discovering Hilton Head’s Neighbor
Hilton Head experienced major growth in the 1970s as subdivisions, golf courses and shopping centers were established. Clever marketing ... Keep Reading
Learning to Fish: A Present That Keeps Giving
I have long since figured out that best gift I’ve ever received wa my introduction me to fishing. My first mentor was a tiny Japanese lady by the ... Keep Reading
Putting LOVE Into Your Golf Christmas Gifts
How do you spell love? T- I- M-E. If you want to put love into your golf gifts, then don’t just give players a new club or ball, but things that will ... Keep Reading
Why I am Thankful for Golf?
I have been asked many times if I still enjoy playing golf. I have played it for over 50 years and enjoyed being a professional golf ... Keep Reading
Fishing for Flounder
A master of camouflage and ambush, the flounder is one of the oddest-looking fish. This flat fish has both eyes on one side of its body. It can alter ... Keep Reading
Pairing with Pizza: Which Wine Works Best
When it comes to pizza, I am a traditionalist. It is all about the tangy dough, bright sauce and warm gooeyness of the cheese. Toppings are great as ... Keep Reading
The Strike of the Speckled Seatrout
The speckled seatrout ranks in the top three inshore game fish, along with flounder and red drum. It is armed with a set of fangs, a voracious ... Keep Reading
9 Things You Don’t Know About Golfing on the Island
1. We have 21 golf courses on a small island of 12 miles. The competition ensures five star quality in conditions and service. We are privileged to ... Keep Reading
Pinot Alternatives
Attention Pinot Grigio drinkers! If this is your “go to” wine when dining out I completely understand. It is reasonably priced, consistently ... Keep Reading
Why Golf in the Fall?
By Doug Weaver 1. The ball goes farther because the fairways are firmer, the grass can be cut lower and the rough is not as high. You will have ... Keep Reading
Cork poppin’ good: A guide to pairing wine with BBQ
By Georgene Mortimer, Island Winery Are you going out for barbeque tonight and thinking about washing it down with an ice-cold beer? Well, think ... Keep Reading
Lowcountry Raccoons
The Lowcountry marshes, maritime forests and beaches are scenic attractions for locals and visitors alike. However, for the plants and ... Keep Reading
Feeling Crabby?
As a longtime kayak guide on Hilton Head and in the Lowcountry, I have seen and experienced the great variety of wildlife in our marshes, beaches, ... Keep Reading
