North Atlantic Right Whales
Learn more about these migrating cetaceans just off the South Carolina coast. The North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is the rarest of ... Keep Reading
Hilton Head Happenings
American Oystercatchers
American Oystercatchers are a common sight in Hilton Head Island’s marshes throughout the year. In the United States, these striking birds can be ... Keep Reading
Short Siding and Long Siding
What a tangled web we weave on the golf course! Even the most accomplished golfers put themselves in sticky situations on or near the green. One ... Keep Reading
Reeling In Redfish
Just north of the Savannah shipping channel lies a pile of rocks that, according to nautical charts, is a submerged breakwater. Local legend has it ... Keep Reading
Saltmarsh Ecosystem Q & A
Throughout the year, my fellow guides and I are asked a multitude of questions about the local saltmarsh ecosystem. No wonder. Unique, dynamic and ... Keep Reading
The Perfect Pairing
If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re lucky enough to be on vacation on Hilton Head Island. You’ve spent the whole summer ... Keep Reading
Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA! 1 hour, 3 minutes, 41.93 miles via US-278 W to SC-170 W from Hilton Head Island. Savannah founded in 1733 has been one of America’s ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie Island, SC
Daufuskie Island, SC! 7 minutes, 2.65 miles viaPalmetto Bay Rd. from Hilton Head Island. Daufuskie Island offers a glimpse of what other sea islands ... Keep Reading
Winter White
During the coldest part of our year, the salt marsh may appear to be dormant, but looks are deceiving. Though relatively frigid water temperatures in ... Keep Reading
A Good Swing Isn’t Rocket Science (or is it?)
Mastering the golf swing is by no means a simple task. However, the frustration experienced by many weekend hackers stems from the lack of ... Keep Reading
Hooded Mergansers
Winter is on its way and so are our migratory waterfowl. Soon our freshwater ponds will be dotted with birds. One of the most attractive is the ... Keep Reading
Horseshoe Crabs
A sense of calm pervades the salt marsh and the beach. Shorter days and cooler temperatures foretell the arrival of winter. Whether you call Hilton ... Keep Reading
Holiday Fashion & Gift Guide
Tanger Outlets Buy direct from the manufacturer and save up to 70% on the latest fashions and accessories at more than 80 stores at the Tanger ... Keep Reading
Sonya’s Sweet Potato Cornbread – The Sea Shack
Sonya’s Sweet Potato Cornbread Ingredients: 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups fine cornmeal 2 cups ... Keep Reading
Two-Plane vs. One-Plane Swing
Two types of swings are in fashion today – the two-plane and the one-plane. Until recently, almost all professionals used a two-plane swing, ... Keep Reading
Rejuvenating Eastern Oysters
With the humidity lowering and the cool breezes of fall blowing in, down South we are ready for oyster season. There is nothing better than ... Keep Reading
Marleys Island Grille’s Horseradish Crusted Salmon
Marleys Island Grille’s Horseradish Crusted Salmon Horseradish Crust: 1 cup daikon root, shredded 1 cup prepared horseradish 1/2 cup ... Keep Reading
Tidal Water, Pluff Mud, Cordgrass & Oysters
There are basically four naturally occurring components of a salt marsh: Tidal water, pluff mud, cordgrass and oysters. Each of these ... Keep Reading
One-Plane Swing
You’ve read endless advice about swing planes and ball trajectories. You’re mentally drained from trying to figure out which of the three-dozen tips ... Keep Reading
Island’s Plantations Date Back Hundreds of Years
Although many of Hilton Head Island's best-known neighborhoods are called "plantations," the island was once home to real working plantations. In ... Keep Reading
