The ACE Basin: A Natural Marvel in South Carolina
Just a 25-minute drive from Bluffton lies a natural marvel untouched by commercial industry. The ACE Basin -- named for the convergence of the ... Keep Reading
Just a 25-minute drive from Bluffton lies a natural marvel untouched by commercial industry. The ACE Basin -- named for the convergence of the ... Keep Reading
Interested in the historic homes on the streets of Old Town Bluffton? Taking a stroll through the streets of Old Town Bluffton is like taking a step ... Keep Reading
If you keep track of environmental issues in the Lowcountry, you probably know of Beaufort County's ban on single-use plastic bags. Plastic bags ... Keep Reading
Discover a few favorite ways to celebrate Bluffton holiday traditions. We don’t have white Christmases in Bluffton. There are no jingle bells on ... Keep Reading
Discover local haunted houses that may be home to spectres and spirits from another era. The stately old Southern homes overlooking the narrow ... Keep Reading
An unassuming little white church surrounded by a cemetery sitting alongside SC 170. St. Luke’s was named to the National Register of Historic ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie Island, located between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, is the southernmost inhabited sea island in South Carolina. It is 5 miles long by ... Keep Reading
Craving homegrown melons, vegetables, peanuts and other produce, fresh seafood, flowers, meats or prepared foods? Then pack up your reusable bags ... Keep Reading
Island music. What the heck does that mean? Music played on an island? Toes in the sand? Reggae music? Jimmy Buffett? Yacht Rock? I think all these ... Keep Reading
Fun facts and informative tidbits about South Carolina. South Carolina is known for its beaches, golf courses, and historic districts. It ranks 40th ... Keep Reading
Bluffton is brimming with all kinds of art, galleries and artists. From eclectic creators to plein air painters, the artists in our little corner of ... Keep Reading
Bluffton’s iconic mollusks take center stage as part of a culinary heritage experience. “May River oysters are close to perfection!” - Pat Conroy, ... Keep Reading
Captain Amber, are there sharks in these waters? You know, there is a foolproof way to tell if there are sharks in the water, and it works ... Keep Reading
Many of us, in our Southern childhood wanderings, grew up with native camellias, azaleas and crape myrtles. They may have been around our whole ... Keep Reading
During the early 1900s, Luke Peeples, a gifted white musician, collected Negro spirituals. He heard them in the churches and praise houses of ... Keep Reading
We were always bored. But when the keys to the motorboat were relinquished and the May River, things changed. “Be careful,” Mom said as we rushed ... Keep Reading
Sweet Summer Days The season of porch sittin’, sweet tea drinkin’ and boatin’ is here and there’s no better way to enjoy it than getting out and ... Keep Reading
Some kids love science. I’ll admit I’ve always been a fan of “chemistry,” but really had a hard time in school. Being the class clown takes time ... Keep Reading
One Bluffton resident enjoys the freedom of life on the water, casting a line for red drum, bass, trout and flounder. With easy access to inshore ... Keep Reading
Everything inside Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine & Lounge calls to the coast. It boasts bright colors, reggae music and the smell of Jerk ... Keep Reading
History of Oyster farming that led to conservation. Oyster canneries and shucking houses were most prolific in South Carolina from 1900 to 1935. ... Keep Reading
The Bluffton Rotary Club is a vibrant collection of citizens from diverse backgrounds and professions. Their legacy of leadership helps the group ... Keep Reading
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a firefighter? To run into blazing buildings, scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck? Well now ... Keep Reading
Many have come to the Lowcountry and been enchanted by its golden marshes. But few have made it their mission to protect and portray this beauty ... Keep Reading
A peanut butter stout and vanilla bean cream ale are just two of the concoctions crafted around town. But you wouldn’t know that or get to try ... Keep Reading
This article was originally published in 2016, after Hurricane Matthew. The phone call came in around 11 Thursday morning. “Amber, I’m calling to ... Keep Reading
This easy-baked ravioli and marinara sauce recipe has very little cleanup. It works well in a 5" x 7" dish for a dozen or two ravioli. All ingredients ... Keep Reading
On March 16, 2015, Jay Rainey opened his very own butcher shop and deli in Bluffton. He offered everything from certified Angus beef, New York ... Keep Reading
Imagine traveling two hours, round-trip, every week; maybe twice a week, because you care about someone. Typically, this kind of tedium is limited to ... Keep Reading
Explore the great outdoors and enjoy exceptional hiking and biking opportunities at area nature preserves, state parks and ... Keep Reading
This month we are gonna be talking about the Bluffton music scene and what is missing from it. I usually like to let things roll around in my ... Keep Reading
There’s a rich, sometimes quirky history behind our holiday traditions. Most of the ones we still observe today originated in ‘Merry Olde England,’ ... Keep Reading
"Dad," he said with intentionality in his voice, "where did that fish come from?" I turned to see my son looking up at a trophy fish on the wall of ... Keep Reading
Music and food. Food and music. Two great things that go together (unless the music is too loud or the food is over-seasoned). There’s a link ... Keep Reading
Toomers’ Bluffton Seafood House 27 Dr. Mellichamp Dr. (843) 757-0380, blufftonoyster.com Captain Woody’s Bluffton 17 ... Keep Reading
I began exploring the daily life of the athletes who play polo, in preparation for the 23rd Annual Rotary Club of Okatie Polo for Charity ... Keep Reading
Go Shopping at the Outlets: With 95 brands to choose from, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list. When you are done shopping, ... Keep Reading
Chef Charlie Sternburgh could be the poster child for enthusiasm and determination. Years ago, Chef Sternburgh was working in an area restaurant. ... Keep Reading
Bluffton may be quaint and small, but it houses some of the best restaurants around the Lowcountry. Here few that you'll definitely want to stop at ... Keep Reading
Learn more about the Loggerhead turtle. The Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta, caretta) is the most common sea turtle in U.S. coastal waters and was ... Keep Reading
For generations, the May River in Bluffton has united Lowcountry residents who live along the shores of this shimmering estuary. During the ... Keep Reading
If you have seen the Lowcountry from the waterways, you may have been audience to some remaining maritime forest. You may have been lucky enough ... Keep Reading
It was the first hurricane warning I’d ever taken seriously. Since moving to Bluffton from the West Coast in 2004, I’d seen a few storms come and ... Keep Reading
Beaufort is full of history and structures that reflect life as it was hundreds of years ago. There are some museums and sites in particular you ... Keep Reading
Coastal Discovery's ADOPT A NEST Program Adopting a loggerhead sea turtle nest will provide the Coastal Discovery Museum with important funds to ... Keep Reading
Here are a few things you should know before planning a Bluffton wedding: Wedding Applications & Important Information Both applicants ... Keep Reading
Life in the Lowcountry revolves around the water and few places offer so many opportunities to enjoy this liquid asset. From Broad Creek to the May ... Keep Reading
The Lowcountry has been lucky enough to have many feature films produced here. Beaufort, especially, has been the location of many of these movies. ... Keep Reading
Boat Landings: Alljoy Boat Landing: 265 Alljoy Rd., Bluffton Access to May River and Calibogue Sound Long fetch; Water can be ... Keep Reading
Enjoy a Southern-Style Recipe for Summer 1. Lowcountry Boil (Frogmore Stew) Recipe Ingredients: 5 quarts of water 1 (3 ounce) bag of ... Keep Reading
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