Sea Pines Forest Preserve Sightings
In search of adventure? Join H2O's Alligator and Wildlife Tour in the Forest Preserve to see if you can spot these creatures: American ... Keep Reading
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Shrimp Hushpuppies with Horseradish Sauce
Shrimp Hushpuppies with Horseradish Sauce Recipe Horseradish Sauce: 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup horseradish 1/2 cup diced roasted ... Keep Reading
“Famous” Buffalo Chicken Dip Up the Creek Pub & Grill’s
Up the Creek Pub & Grill’s “Famous” Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is everyone’s favorite game day or party appetizer! This easy and delicious ... Keep Reading
The Intangibles Of Buying A Home On Hilton Head
Many of you reading this article have vacationed on Hilton Head Island many times before. During some of those trips, you may have looked through ... Keep Reading
Diamondback Terrapins
The diamondback terrapin turtles all have concentric diamond-shaped markings on the scutes (plates) of their top shells. The markings vary greatly ... Keep Reading
Dinoflagellates Light Up Waters
Have you seen the ocean glow at night? Have you possibly been on a boat and seen the wake glow as you pass through? These little creatures ... Keep Reading
Lowcountry Cooking Favorites
Lowcountry cooking favorites are traditionally associated with the South Carolina and Georgia coasts. While they share Lowcountry cooking favorites, ... Keep Reading
Sargassum: a Floating Home in the Ocean
Have you seen this on the beaches of Hilton Head? It is sargassum, and it is a brown macroalgae or seaweed. It washes up on our beaches and tends ... Keep Reading
Bottling Southern Charm
South Carolinians possess a fierce independent streak. For better or for worse, we’ve even been known to be downright rebellious, from time to ... Keep Reading
Muscadine Grape Vines
Muscadine grape vines (muscadinia rotundifolia) have been harvested since the 16th century throughout the Southeastern United States. Not only ... Keep Reading
Fall Arrives in the Salt Marsh
Growing up in northern Ohio, I learned to recognize the change of season by looking at the trees. Okay, the temperature was an indication, too. But ... Keep Reading
Brunch Spots on Hilton Head
Ah, the Sunday brunch. That playful blend of "breakfast" and "lunch." It is that cheerful, sociable and laid-back meal that just puts you in a good ... Keep Reading
A Day on the Water
Life on Hilton Head Island revolves around the water and few places offer so many ways to enjoy the pleasures of coastal living. From Broad Creek to ... Keep Reading
Using Visuals for a Better Game of Golf
Albert Einstein famously said: “if you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” I would be inclined to agree. Teaching golf can ... Keep Reading
Why golf?
There are several reasons to get out on the green and enjoy a game of golf – in addition to being therapeutic and relieving stress, golf also builds ... Keep Reading
Airborne Acrobats: Silver King and Blacktip Sharks
Caleb had just put a fresh menhaden on the hook and tossed it out when the water exploded. Ten feet in the air shaking his bucket mouth, the silver ... Keep Reading
What Is the Lowcountry and Why is Hilton Head a Part of It?
The Lowcountry (sometimes Low Country or just low country) is a geographic and cultural region along South Carolina's coast. The region includes ... Keep Reading
Farmers Markets of the Lowcountry
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
Host Your Own Wine Tasting
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 to ... Keep Reading
Hilton Head or Bust
Have ever thought about owning property on the Island? It can be overwhelming to relocate to a new town. Whether you are looking for a primary ... Keep Reading
Proper Path For Golf
Most golfers fail to optimize distance and accuracy because their club takes the wrong route to the ball. To be specific, the club goes outside-in ... Keep Reading
Beach Marker Signs
Using Hilton Head's Beach Marker Signs Hilton Head’s beaches are marked with signs to let emergency responders know where anyone who needs help is on ... Keep Reading
Juicy Summer Delights – Watermelon
Perhaps more than any other fruit, watermelon is a symbol of summer, a juicy embodiment of the season. As the temperatures peak in the Lowcountry ... Keep Reading
Where to Go with Your Dog on Hilton Head
Family vacations are for just that, for family. Understandably, leaving your pup behind can feel like leaving a family member behind, not to mention ... Keep Reading
Delicate Dolphins
These speedy swimmers don’t just have fins to thank for their swiftness; their rubbery skin also plays a big part. Hilton Head is famous ... Keep Reading
The Gullah Geechee Corridor
The Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is a federal National Heritage Area in the Southeast. It represents the significant story of the ... Keep Reading
How Golf Promotes Togetherness
On Hilton Head, the very fabric of our Island community is woven with covenants that promote restful and restorative stays for our visitors. In my ... Keep Reading
Curious Cobia
“Look at those sharks!” is something that every charter boat captain has heard more than once while fishing the local waters in spring. And usually, ... Keep Reading
What You Need to Know About Biking on Hilton Head
Home to over 100 miles of public bike paths and 50 more of private paths, Hilton Head is one of America’s most friendly biking communities, even ... Keep Reading
Buying a Home on Hilton Head Island: The Pursuit Of Happiness
For many of you, that pursuit may include owning property on the Island one day. After all, the relaxing – yet active – atmosphere is certainly ... Keep Reading
Accurate 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 reliable ... Keep Reading
Vacation Rental Tips
Use these Vacation Rental Tips when visiting Hilton Head! Get a vacation rental written agreement specifying the terms and conditions. Never wire ... Keep Reading
Summer Camps 2022
When school is out, camp is in! Below guide to some of the best camps, clinics and classes taking place in the summer of 2022. There’s something for ... Keep Reading
Yellow Crowned Night Herons
By Kathleen McMenamin, Master Naturalist Yellow Crowned Night Herons are a common sight during Hilton Head summers. These beautiful birds can be ... Keep Reading
Dolphin Feeding
A saltmarsh produces nearly 10 times the bio-mass (read: Food) of the most fertile agricultural soils. It is for this reason that the diversity of ... Keep Reading
Enjoy Free Sea Turtle Talks This Summer
Learn about our Sea Turtles at this free educational program. The talks take place every Monday in June, July & August (except July 4), starting ... Keep Reading
