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
Activities
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
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
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
Amazing Appellation
Many famous wines are named for their appellation, or the region where they are grown. To use an appellation name, the grapes must be grown in that ... Keep Reading
The May River: A Shimmering Treasure
For generations, the May River in Bluffton has united Lowcountry residents who live along the shores of this shimmering estuary. During the ... Keep Reading
10 Ways To Tour Savannah, Georgia
Tour Historic Savannah! Winter is a great time to tour Savannah, GA. Temperatures are mild, but not too hot. To make the most of your visit to ... Keep Reading
Things to Do for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Heart Hunt Hosted by The Salty Dog Join us as children 12 & under search South Beach for hidden hearts redeemable for sweet treats ... Keep Reading
Create An Environmentally Friendly Landscape
Here are a few ideas to help to make the most of your yard. It’s cold. Yep, January and February on Hilton Head Island can be chilly and ... Keep Reading
How Do the Tides Work?
Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels. The combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun, and the rotation of ... Keep Reading
A Christmas Catch
The cold north breeze caressed the tips of the spartina marsh grass as the glow of sunrise appeared on the horizon. “It’s too cold,” complained the ... Keep Reading
Christmas Trees – Real or Fake?
By Amber Hester Kuehn History of Christmas trees: Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in ... Keep Reading
The Gift of Golf
Enjoy this inspiring sport for a lifetime. Golf is an attractive sport for players of all ages. It’s exhilarating and peaceful at the same time. ... Keep Reading
Enjoy the Outdoors
There are so many ways to experience the Lowcountry’s wild beauty this season. November is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your family and ... Keep Reading
Hilton Head Shopping Hot Spots
No matter which way you wear it, Hilton Head style is always in fashion. Shop our local boutiques and brand-name stores spread throughout the island, ... Keep Reading
Golf on Hilton Head Island
Golf on Hilton Head Island is something special. Golf on Hilton Head Island is something special. As one of the Lowcountry's top golfing ... Keep Reading
Apple Delights
Hard cider signals the arrival of autumn and serves as an ideal fall treat of apple delights. What is apple cider? The answer depends on who you ... Keep Reading
Fall Fishing
The raucous cry of the marsh hen seems to carry on the cooler breeze and, as the wind brushes my face, I can’t help but smile. After all, it signals ... Keep Reading
5 Reasons To Play Golf This Month
Hilton Head Island is a paradise for golfers and here are the top 5 reasons to play golf this month. October is an ideal month to play golf on ... Keep Reading
Improve Your Pickleball Game
Pickleball is an easy game to learn, but a challenging game to master. Every day of the week, except Saturday, the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center ... Keep Reading
The Skinny on Sunscreen
Here’s what you need to know to get the skinny on sunscreen to protect yourself and the Lowcountry environment. We may be into September, but our ... Keep Reading
Want to Help Our Baby Sea Turtles? Here’s How.
Coastal Discovery's ADOPT A NEST Program: Adopting a loggerhead sea turtle nest will provide the Coastal Discovery Museum with important funds to ... Keep Reading
