Spring Butterflies
From the Cloudless Sulphur to the Tiger Swallowtail, the Lowcountry is home to a wide range of spring butterflies. As spring in the Lowcountry brings ... Keep Reading
Publications
An Art Lover’s Day Trip to Savannah
Interested in taking a day trip to Savannah, GA? Are you an art lover? Than it's well worth the 45 minute drive to the Hostess City of the South. ... Keep Reading
The Lowcountry Oyster Trail Comes to the Hilton Head Area
Hilton Head Island's iconic mollusks take center stage as part of this new culinary heritage experience. “May River oysters are close to ... Keep Reading
Coyotes in the Lowcountry
Coyotes have been a part of Native American folklore for centuries. Some thought of them as tricksters, while others saw them as wise and powerful ... Keep Reading
Elderberry Wine
Kick off the New Year with a taste of this iconic berry, which is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. Bare and crooked in the winter, the elder ... Keep Reading
Trout Extravaganza
While fishing on Hilton Head Island this past December, it was an awesome trout season. In early spring, we had tons of small trout, and ... Keep Reading
Golf Goals for the New Year
As the New Year gets underway, now is the perfect time to set your new golf goals. Fortunately, Hilton Head Island is one of the best places on earth ... Keep Reading
Bare Trees: Learn How and Why Some Trees Lose Their Leaves in the Winter.
“Nature now, like an athlete, begins to strip herself in earnest for her contest with her great antagonist, Winter. In the bare trees and twigs, what ... Keep Reading
Animals on Hilton Head Island
It’s a wild world out there! Whether you choose to explore Hilton Head Island by land, sea or air, here is a guide to just a few of the animals on ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Is On The RISE!
Visitors to Hilton Head Island enjoy trying their hand at this fun sport that is on the rise. During the first week of November, the Palmetto Dunes ... Keep Reading
Reeling in the Perfect Present
Long ago figured out that the best gift I’ve ever received is the time and effort of those who introduced me to fishing. The first, to the best of my ... Keep Reading
Understanding Wine Flavors
Natural chemicals produced by fermentation give vintages their distinctive taste. Wine is made from grapes, but why doesn’t it taste like grapes? ... Keep Reading
The 12 Golf Gifts of Christmas
Discover a dozen exciting holiday treats for your favorite golfer. “On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” This year, give your ... Keep Reading
Have a Green Holiday Season
There is no better time for locals on Hilton Head Island than the holidays. For the few weeks before Christmas, the community shares a closeness and ... Keep Reading
Fall Fishing
One of my favorite books—My Health is Better in November by Havilah Babcock, poet laureate of South Carolina—always comes to mind this time of ... Keep Reading
A Taste of Italy: Discover the Secrets of Pairing Italian Food and Wine
When pairing wine with Italian food your first instinct may be to match red wine with red sauces. However, strong garlic flavors don’t mingle well ... Keep Reading
Oyster Shell Recycling
At first glance, oysters may not appear to be the most exciting wildlife you can see in the Lowcountry. They don’t move, swim or bite. Their sharp ... Keep Reading
THE LANGUAGE OF GOLF: Golf Offers a Unique, Colorful Vocabulary
Learning to be bilingual opens doors of opportunities, helps slow down dementia and makes your brain stronger. Golf has its own colorful language, ... Keep Reading
Fall Pickleball Fun!
We look forward to fall every year and to the return of couples and couples’ groups to the Island to play pickleball. In September and October, ... Keep Reading
Gator Watching
Native to the Island, alligators are often seen here, but they can be elusive during the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Alligators will go ... Keep Reading
The Strike of the Speckled Seatrout
Armed with a set of fangs that would make any snake or vampire jealous, a voracious appetite and an explosive strike, the speckled seatrout ranks in ... Keep Reading
Tidal Waters
First-time visitors to Hilton Head get quite a surprise when they encounter our nearshore waterways. Unlike most coastal areas, there is no crisp ... Keep Reading
Battling Big Bull Reds
Better weather, thinner crowds and bull redfish swarming inshore waters are all reasons to celebrate the arrival of fall in the Lowcountry. The 20- ... Keep Reading
Top 5 Fall Golf Tips: How to make the most of your game this month.
Whether you’re just learning to play golf or you’ve been teeing off for decades, it’s important to realize that golf is a sport that can take a ... Keep Reading
Sightings in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve
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
Pairing Wines with Chili
True Texas Chili Texas is the birthplace of chili, and anyone raised in the Lone Star State knows beans or pasta in chili is strictly forbidden. ... Keep Reading
Island Philanthropy
For generations, Hilton Head has been a classic family vacation spot. The beaches, marshes, activities, restaurants and events make our Island a ... Keep Reading
Golf SOARS with the Lowcountry Special Olympics Golf Team.
Golf is a game that provides the opportunity to be your best. I am blessed to have coached the Lowcountry Special Olympics Golf Team for seven years. ... Keep Reading
Summer Reds
In August, Hilton Head Island reaches peak heat with tropical humidity—making it the perfect time for red wines! While a red wine on a steamy summer ... Keep Reading
The “Big Dogs” of Summer
The dog days of summer are here and August is a great month to catch what I call the “Big Dogs.” This trio of tackle-busters, all available near ... Keep Reading
Yellow-Bellied Pond Sliders
One of the most popular creatures to discover on the H2O Alligator and Wildlife Tour in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve is the Yellow-Bellied Pond ... Keep Reading
A Game of Wealth for Golfers
Wealth is fully experiencing life. There are both good and bad experiences. Most golfers try to teach themselves how to play and they become poor ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Programs Are Popping Up!
Like all summers, this one is passing by quickly. Every morning, we have had great activity on the resort’s eight dedicated pickleball courts. It is ... Keep Reading
Summer Below the Surface: Marine Animals in Our Summer Waters
As July sets in, the Lowcountry enters into the dog days of summer. There is no denying it’s hot! The best way to beat the heat is get out on the ... Keep Reading
Airborne Acrobats: Silver King and Blacktip Sharks
We 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 king ... Keep Reading
Baby Birds Galore in the Forest Preserve
One of the many blessings the Sea Pines Forest Preserve offers is a protected natural habitat for wildlife to grow, mature, and reproduce. The ... Keep Reading
