Farmers Markets
Savor the flavors of the Lowcountry with a visit to any of the area’s farmers markets. From fresh local produce, meats and seafood to prepared meals, ... Keep Reading
Activities
Gullah Celebration 2022
The Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, 2022 Established in 1996, the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration is an annual event held during the ... Keep Reading
Chip for the Championship: A Guide to Chipping on Lowcountry Courses
Did you know that Harbour Town Golf Links is one of the shortest courses on the PGA Tour? With an average of 3,700 sq. ft. of greens, only Pebble ... Keep Reading
Food, Family, Fun and Games at Top Dawg Tavern
If you imagined that Top Dawg Tavern must have been dreamt up by a couple of die-hard Georgia fans, you’d be right. Well, half right. Renee and ... Keep Reading
Putting with Pirates
In the heart of Hilton Head Island just off of Hwy. 278, at Mile Marker 8.5, “X” marks the spot. It’s a treasured retreat that winds through a ... Keep Reading
Get Outside this November!
November is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your family and friends. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Relatives from all over the ... Keep Reading
Places to Dine In or Take Out on Thanksgiving
Wanting to dine out or bring the meal in this Thanksgiving? Let's face it. If you are having a house full of relatives for the Turkey Day, you ... Keep Reading
The Four Boxes to Better Golf
Jack Nicklaus is facing down the last hole of the PGA Tour event. A birdie will put him in the playoff. An eagle will win it. He has a three wood ... Keep Reading
6 Educational Places for Kids on Hilton Head
Hilton Head is a fun place for kids, all-year long. But did you know it's also a great place to children to learn new things. Check out these six ... Keep Reading
Island Trails and Walking Paths
Take the time to enjoy these trails. GREEN’S SHELL ENCLOSURE 0.2 miles The 3-acre Green's Shell Enclosure Heritage Preserve is an ... Keep Reading
Sea Glass 101
Sea glass is physically and chemically weathered glass found on beaches along bodies of salt water. Sea glass begins as normal shards of broken ... Keep Reading
Coming Close: Fall Fish Invade Inshore Waters
Fall is a special time here in the Lowcountry for many reasons: the weather is better, the crowds thin, and the bull redfish swarm inshore ... Keep Reading
Remembering Arthur Hills
Legendary golf architect, Arthur Hills, passed away on May 18 at the age of 91. The Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort's Arthur Hills' course is an ... Keep Reading
Dressing up for Hilton Head Nights
On Hilton Head the summer days are hot, filled with sunshine, laughter and ocean views. At night, the island comes alive with lounges, bars and a few ... Keep Reading
How to Treat a Stingray and Jellyfish Sting
With beautiful tropical waters and sandy shores, the perfect beach day isn’t hard to come by on Hilton Head. Unfortunately, jellyfish and stingrays ... Keep Reading
Sheepshead: The Fish With Human Teeth
The aquatic ecosystem of Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry is home to a wide variety of animals working in harmony to create the beautiful natural ... Keep Reading
Golf and the Olympics: Three Ways That Serious Golfers Behave Like Olympians
1. Sequencing The best golf swing is built from the ground up. Similarly, the javelin, shot put and hammer are all events in which the skill ... Keep Reading
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
By Master Naturalist, Kathleen McMenamin In South Carolina, sharks happen. One of the most common shark species caught in the area is the sharpnose ... Keep Reading
Angling for Jacks in July
From a distance, it looked like a clump of reeds sticking out of the calm waters of Calibogue Sound. But there are no reeds in Calibogue. Drawing ... Keep Reading
5 Reasons Why Golf Is My All-time Favorite Game
Is golf your all-time favorite game, too? 1. The Setting Long green fairways, gorgeous spring flowers and wide-open skies are just the backdrop ... Keep Reading
Hilton Head Yacht Charter
A New Way to Experience the Very Best of Hilton Head When Hilton Head Yacht Charter’s founder Jim Gilpin had his 55-footer at Shelter Cove, people ... Keep Reading
Fly Fishing on the Coast
Some of our local fishermen have been fly fishing since the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. But the sport has been growing in popularity in the past five ... Keep Reading
Volunteer to Help Our Reptiles and Amphibians
Calling all new Lowcountry residents and natives! Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer your time helping wildlife? Willing to help ... Keep Reading
Azaleas from A-Z
The best time to see Hilton Head Island's azaleas in all of their glory is March and April. The exact time depends upon the weather in the state. ... Keep Reading
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
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
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
Gullah Culture
There is something both familiar and exotic about the Lowcountry. For those looking to unlock its mysteries, understanding the Gullah culture in ... 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
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
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
