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
Publications
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
Pickleball at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort has the only dedicated Pickleball courts on the Island available for rental. Why is this significant? Pickleball is ... Keep Reading
Fireworks & Freedom in Your Golf Game
The hindrances most common to golfers can also relate to the reason we celebrate the 4th of July, or Independence Day. Golf is a game of independence ... Keep Reading
Battle In The Deep Blue: Catching A Mahi-Mahi
The calm sea exploded around the skipping ballyhoo, the rod bucked wildly and the fish took to the air. There was no doubt we were hooked up to the ... Keep Reading
Kayaking Hilton Head
The marshes surrounding Hilton Head are a lush wilderness, ideal for exploring by kayak. For thousands of years, small boats have been used to ... Keep Reading
Kids on the Course
Golf is fun and there is no better time to learn than now. Here are just a few benefits of getting kids out on the course: GOLF IS FUN AND ... Keep Reading
Slithering Into the Sea Pines Forest Preserve
“What kind of snakes live on Hilton Head Island?” This is by far the most popular question guests ask onboard the H2O Alligator and Nature Tours in ... Keep Reading
Pickleball: Fun for the Whole Family
We are fast approaching that time of the year when families make their summer pilgrimage to Hilton Head to enjoy our fabulous beaches, great ... Keep Reading
Uncommon Sightings
One of the rarer sightings patrons on the H20 Alligator and Nature Tour enjoy is the Pileated Woodpecker. Although widespread and native to the ... Keep Reading
Golf’s Feminine Side
Women are attracted to golf because the game fosters a sense of independence, creates a social, uplifting environment, encourages a sense of style and ... Keep Reading
Big Game, Small Boats Angling for Cobia
The heart of Cobia season is upon us. Local anglers, rejoice! Cobia offer big-game angling for the smallest of boats. Currently the state record is ... Keep Reading
On The Water: Experiencing the Lowcountry by Kayak
In my opinion, kayaking is the best way to experience the Lowcountry’s rich and diverse natural wonders. It’s also a great way to get some ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Revolution on Hilton Head Island
Most people have only heard of pickleball over the last three to four years. Now it is more likely than not they know somebody actively playing ... Keep Reading
Celebrate Earth Day
The Earth Day Celebration takes place every year on April 22. With events taking place in over 198 countries, Earth Day is the largest environmental ... Keep Reading
The Majestic Osprey
One of the local favorites featured on the H20 Alligator Tour in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve is the Osprey. This majestic bird is a member of the ... Keep Reading
Wine@Nine Brings A New Heritage Tradition to Hilton Head
If you enjoy pairing good golf with fine wine, you’re in for a treat! Wine@Nine is located between holes 1 and 9 of the famed Harbour Town Golf ... Keep Reading
Lagoon Lurkers on Hilton Head
The American Alligator is an iconic image of the Lowcountry and main attraction of the H2O Alligator and Nature Tour. The Sea Pines Forest Preserve ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Mania on Hilton Head Island
Pickleball has been a favorite outdoor activity for years in resort communities in California, Arizona and Florida. Snowbirds and others who first ... Keep Reading
Seriously Sheepshead: A Fishing Tale off Hilton Head Island
The slight, almost imperceptible tug on the rod tip signaled the sheepshead had taken the crab in its mouth. Pulling back gently to tighten the ... Keep Reading
Madeira Magic
Madeira, a delicious wine with a fascinating history, holds a special place in the traditions of Savannah, and was a centerpiece of high ... Keep Reading
Put Spring In Your Swing
Spring is a time when bare trees sprout leaves and flowers blossom. Our golf games can do the same and, with the following action steps, your golf ... Keep Reading
Kids in Kayaks
In 2012, several of my Outside Hilton Head colleagues and I formed a task force. It was called The Green Team to address our company’s ... Keep Reading
Wining and Dining at Santa Fe Café
The Santa Fe Café is known for its unique New Mexican cuisine and Roof Top Cantina. Their wine and beverage menu is one of the best on the Island, ... Keep Reading
Benefits of Winter Golf
I love to play golf in the winter, and here are just a few reasons why: 1. Energy lasts longer. The winter temperatures can be in the 60s and ... Keep Reading
Animals on Hilton Head Island
It’s a wild world out there! Whether you choose to explore the animals on Hilton Head Island by land or water, here is a guide to just a few of the ... Keep Reading
The Many Gifts of Golf
To play golf, one must make choices that eventually lead us to valuable, long-term gifts that keep giving long after the last hole is played. The ... Keep Reading
Successful Speckled Fishing
In the summer, charter fishing clients frequently ask, “What do you do around here in the winter? Is there anything to fish for then?” These ... Keep Reading
Gullah Wines
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to chat with a woman of Gullah heritage. I told her I recently opened a winery on the Island and that I ... Keep Reading
