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
Hilton Head Happenings
The Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center Welcomes Students
Learning how to become a better student at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center: At the award-winning Palmetto Dunes Tennis & ... Keep Reading
Sand Dunes Protect Island’s Coastline
Hilton Head Island's network of sand dunes along the beach help protect the local coastline against erosion and flooding. Held together by ... Keep Reading
Palmetto Dunes Gets Some Upgrades On and Off the Course
Palmetto Dunes has been busy while you’ve been away. The time spent apart from their guests allowed them to implement several upgrades throughout ... 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
The Summer Singers: Chuck-Will’s-Widows
Learn more about these distinctive birds, which serenade the Lowcountry all summer long. Hilton Head Island’s warm weather and summer months ... 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
The History of the Island’s Plantations
Many of Hilton Head Island's best-known neighborhoods are called "plantations." But real working plantations once dominated the ... 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
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
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
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
Hospitality Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Join Second Helpings’ Teams to Rescue Food
Hospitality workers across Beaufort County are joining Second Helpings’ food rescue program. This partnership is being funded through the ... 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
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
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
What to Know About The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival, 2020
The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is a family friendly, week-long culinary and cultural tourism event. Top chefs, mixologists, ... 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
Read Works by Lowcountry Authors
Want to learn more about our area and how its past has formed its present? Then there is no better way than to read works by Lowcountry ... Keep Reading
24th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
2020 Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration – Opening Party January 30, 6-9 p.m. Art League of Hilton Head Gallery at the Arts Center of ... 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
Golf Is What’s New in 2020
Challenge yourself to a new beginning on the green in the New Year. What are your resolutions for the New Year? Step up your game in 2020, and take ... 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
Choosing the Perfect Cabernet Sauvignon
From price to pairing, here’s what you need to know to make the ideal selection. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely available wines on ... 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
