Download Zoom Backgrounds from Palmetto Dunes
Palmetto Dunes in your Zooms! Video conferencing services are becoming hugely popular, as they allow you to virtually meet with others when in-person ... Keep Reading
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Sea Turtle Season Begins in South Carolina
Sea turtle nesting season in South Carolina has begun right on cue. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) biologists are pleased ... 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
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
Town of Hilton Head: COVID-19 Updates, Cancellations and Information
Due to COVID-19, Hilton Head Island is taking measures for the public's safety. Hilton Head Island public beaches will be closed or 60 days, starting ... 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
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
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
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
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
7 Public Boat Landings To Get You Out On the Water
Looking to drop your boat whether it be a powerboat, sailboat, kayak, canoe or other man-powered vessel? Here is a list of public boat ramps and ... Keep Reading
An Unforgettable Fish Tale
Battling a jack crevalle takes strategy, effort and time. We were having fun at the nearshore reef, catching bluefish, summer trout and ... Keep Reading
Fish Haul Beach Park
Fish Haul Beach Park, has one of the most natural beaches on the island, Fish Haul Beach Park is sure to please; be sure to keep your eyes open for ... Keep Reading
Outside Summer Survival Guide
Here are a few timely tips to stay safe when exploring nature on Hilton Head Island. There are few things more glorious than spending a day outside ... Keep Reading
The Smoker King: Cast a Line for King Mackerel
There’s no sweeter sound to an angler’s ears than the scream of a reel’s drag, especially the scorching punishment dealt by a summer favorite: the ... Keep Reading
Sea Turtle Season
Meet a few of the fascinating turtles that frequent Lowcountry waters. Here in our Hilton Head Island waters, we are fortunate to host four of the ... Keep Reading
Alder Lane
Alder Lane, provides beach access just off of South Forest Beach Drive, next to the Marriott Grande Ocean Resort. There is metered parking across the ... Keep Reading
The History of the Juneteenth Celebration!
Juneteenth is also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day. It is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Happenings
For those who have not been to Hilton Head Island since last summer, you will notice some big pickleball happenings at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis and ... Keep Reading
Pluff Mud: The Stinky Stuff of the Lowcountry Marsh
A Lowcountry spring is an olfactory celebration. Stroll along one of Hilton Head’s many waterfront boardwalks, and your nose might be entertained ... Keep Reading
Get Your Plaid On! at the RBC Heritage
The tradition continues April 15-21, 2019 when the biggest names on the PGA tour return to the Harbour Town Golf Links in The Sea Pines Resort for the ... Keep Reading
The Wine World’s Mysterious Primovito Grape
Primitivo Roots; This mysterious Italian grape has unexpected connections around the world. The Primitivo grape caused quite a stir in the wine ... Keep Reading
Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Expansion
The eight new pickleball courts at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resortt are now completed and open for recreational play! This expansion brings the ... Keep Reading
Spartina: The Splendor of Our Marsh Grass
Spartina serves as a keystone element in the Lowcountry’s saltmarsh environment. March heralds the arrival of spring here on Hilton Head Island. ... Keep Reading
March Golf Musings
Enjoy every moment out on the course this month. March is an ideal time of year to play golf on Hilton Head Island. Here are a few thoughts to keep ... Keep Reading
Horsin’ Around this February at Lawton Stables
Located within Sea Pines, Lawton Stables offers horseback riding trails, pony rides and an animal farm. It's a place where visitors of all ages ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Expansion
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort completed eight new pickleball courts! This expansion brings the total number of courts to 16, all lighted for night ... Keep Reading
Help Save The Planet: Minor Adjustments In Your Life Can Affect Major Change.
We all do it. The New Year rolls around, and we start making all kinds of resolutions. I’m going to get back in the gym. I’m going to lose these ... Keep Reading
Thoughts About Golf in 2019
Refine your game and sharpen your swing in the New Year. The New Year is the perfect time to get serious about improving your golf game. 2 ... Keep Reading
Give the Gift of Golf this Season
Discover creative holiday gift ideas for the golfer in your life. The holiday season is the ideal time to remember your favorite golfer. Here are a ... Keep Reading
Golf: A Game of Opposites
Learn how to improve your results on the golf course. On page 116 of Tiger Woods’ book, Tiger Woods: How I Play Golf, this legendary player says, ... Keep Reading
Saving the Planet One Oyster at a Time
Oysters are wicked cool. If looked at in a superficial manner, one might think, “What’s the big deal?” They are immobile, lackluster in color. ... Keep Reading
Fall Golf Fever
OCTOBER spells GOLF Outstanding way to spend a day off with a leisurely game of golf. The word “leisurely” means unhurried, relaxed or slowly. ... Keep Reading
