Going Nuts In Bluffton for the Boiled Peanut Festival
Boiled peanuts, a.k.a. “goober peas,” are South Carolina’s Official State Snack in 2006. They have been a fundamental food in Southern states for ... Keep Reading
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Environmental Earth Science of Bluffton 101
Geography: Bluffton was once mostly wetlands, many of which were drained possibly during the antebellum era. Agriculture and pine timber ... Keep Reading
Learn CPR Courtesy of the Bluffton Township Fire District
CPR TRAINING BY BLUFFTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT The Bluffton Township Fire District provides training in a wide variety of fire and life safety ... Keep Reading
The Atlantic Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season is the period in a year from June through November. This is when hurricanes usually form in the Atlantic Ocean. ... Keep Reading
USA Today Recognizes Bluffton as a Great Fall Destination
USA Today has named Bluffton one of "4 beach towns to hit this fall once the crowds are gone." The article notes that thinner crowds, less-expensive ... Keep Reading
Find a Playground in Bluffton
Find the playground, park, or play area designed to fit the outdoor environment your kids. 1. DuBois Park 67 Lawrence St. Easygoing gathering ... Keep Reading
Where to Ride Horses in Bluffton
Rose Hill Equestrian Center Equestrian Center offers a flexible program, innovative techniques and fresh methodologies. Providing an engaging and ... Keep Reading
Breeze Trolley Offers Free Rides to Coligny Beach
Town Offers Free Shuttle Service to Coligny Beach Park To help alleviate traffic on the busy Pope Avenue Corridor and ease congestion at its ... Keep Reading
May River Shrimp Festival
Don't miss the May River Shrimp Festival! A part of the Bluffton Sunset Party Series, the May River Shrimp Festival welcomes the community to ... Keep Reading
6 Places to Stay in Bluffton, SC, USA!
Looking for accommodations in Bluffton? Enjoy your stay at one of our many hotels, inns and resorts in and around Bluffton, located on Highway 278 ... Keep Reading
Jevon Daly: The Man, the Myth and Bluffton’s Music Legend
Bluffton, SC is my home. It's where I play music, it's where my daughters go to school. It's a May River thang! Has it changed a lot since I went ... Keep Reading
Learn about the Bluffton Police Department
If you are a newcomer to Bluffton, or have lived here all of your life, here is some information about Bluffton's Finest. The Bluffton Police ... Keep Reading
Bluffton: Geography, Topography and Climate
Here are some scientific facts about Bluffton that you may not know. Geography Bluffton was once mostly wetlands, many of which were drained ... Keep Reading
Learn about the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is here to serve the regional community. Their mission is to be the "voice" of local businesses and to ... Keep Reading
Living with Black Bears
This time of year black bears emerge from their dens. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) wants to remind South Carolinians to secure ... Keep Reading
Call for Entries: The 27th Annual SOBA Judged Show
The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) is asking for entries into The 27th Annual Judged Show About the Show: All Artists Welcome to Enter. If ... Keep Reading
Enjoy A Sunset Party On The May River
Sunset Party Celebrations On The May River 2021 Sunset Palooza: Friday, May 21 from 5:30pm - 9:30pm Live Music: Calibogue Sound / Rolling ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Artisan Market Opens Second Location
Lowcountry Made is thrilled to announce that its popular Bluffton Artisan Market now has a second location! The Bluffton Artisan Market is an ... Keep Reading
Learn About the Heyward House and Historical Center
The Heyward House, is an historic home is Bluffton, South Carolina. It was built in 1841 in the early Carolina Farmhouse style brought to North ... Keep Reading
Want to Help Some of Our Local Reptiles and Amphibians?
Volunteering, anyone? Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer your time helping wildlife? Willing to help collect data on species and their ... Keep Reading
Spring Cleaning Is for the Birds
Help our feathered friends by cleaning out your bird feeder. Winter in South Carolina typically brings more chances for rain to the state. With ... Keep Reading
The PGA Comes to the Lowcountry with RBC Heritage
The only PGA tournament in South Carolina returns this month with 53rd annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. The RBC Heritage Tournament takes ... Keep Reading
Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head – Winner of 17 LIGHTHOUSE AWARDS Including Best Community!
Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head is excited to present the newest collection of homes, Conch Cottages, priced from the low $200's! It’s always ... Keep Reading
Learn to Become Accurate Regardless of Your Tennis Technique
Have you ever played someone whom you’re sure you will beat because you know you are a better player than they are (at least you know you look ... Keep Reading
Golf for More Fun in 2021
Spring is here in Bluffton and the azaleas are blooming! If you have a golfer in your life, you know what that means: golfers gonna ... Keep Reading
Azaleas from A-Z
The best time to see Bluffton's azaleas in all of their glory is March and April. The exact time depends upon the weather in the state. Cooler ... Keep Reading
Remembering Fishing Legend Herb Rennard
As always, in late February and March the fishing is best near offshore reefs where the sheepshead congregate. Sheepshead are members of the ... Keep Reading
Golf in Four Parts
G is for Growth: Mentally, there is a quietness in the mind that precedes the carefully orchestrated symphony of movements in the golf swing, ... 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 ... Keep Reading
Romantic Outdoor Experiences
Valentine’s Day is on the way. Enormous amounts of planning that special romantic evening that included roses, chocolates and dinners with ... Keep Reading
The Yamasee War and It’s Impact on the Lowcountry
The Yamasee war began due to Yamasee's being indebted to the English. This was a war between the English colonists and the Yamasees. The English ... Keep Reading
Why Fishing Continues to Surprise Me
One would assume that nothing would surprise me after thousands of hours of fishing. I’ve not found this to be true with the ocean. Part of why I ... Keep Reading
Lawton Stables: Hilton Head’s Wild Places on Horseback
Tucked away deep in the interior of Hilton Head Island is the 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Viewing it on a horse from Lawton Stables is the ... Keep Reading
Winter Water Fun!
Life in Bluffton revolves around the water, even in winter! From Aljoy to the May River, the Intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic Ocean, freshwater ... Keep Reading
South Carolina ETV ‘Gullah Roots’ Traces Gullah Ties from Africa to South Carolina
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) premiered a new hour-long documentary film last October, entitled Gullah Roots. The show followed leaders of the South ... Keep Reading
A Piece of Paradise at Kilwins
In 1947, just two years after the end of World War II, a new chocolatier arrived on the scene. They delivered high-quality, comforting ... Keep Reading
Presents to Remember: Giving the Gift of a Love for the Wild
’Tis the season to contemplate the gifts we have received in our lives, and how they’ve impacted us. Over the years I’ve given a lot of thought ... Keep Reading
Joy To The Golfer In Your Life!
5 Great Gift Ideas for Christmas for the Golfer in Your Life 1. A prepaid round (or rounds!) of golf. The three Palmetto Dunes Resort Golf Courses ... Keep Reading
Behind “Ghost Bird”: Key Discoveries about the Elusive Black Rail
Black rails are experiencing dramatic population declines along the Atlantic Coast. But luckily, the coastal plain of South Carolina has emerged ... Keep Reading
A Trip Through Time to the Original Camp Hilton Head
In 1981, only ten or so years after the completion of the Harbor Town Lighthouse, a store popped on the scene. The idea for a “camp-like” shop ... Keep Reading
The Phantom Flounder: Seeking The Fish That Sees All
The flounder is one of the most highly prized catches in our local estuaries. Armed with an impressive set of teeth and blinding speed, it can often ... Keep Reading
6 of South Carolina’s Most Popular Fall Dishes
Locally grown, seasonal ingredients are the foundation of South Carolina’s vibrant food scene, making the state a top foodie destination. From ... Keep Reading
What I See on the Green
Golf Through the Eyes of Doug Weaver It’s hard to express the joy that teaching golf brings me. This is in part because of my own love for the ... Keep Reading
Turtle Trivia
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
Trout Tricks
Fishing for Speckled Trout in the Lowcountry The fluorescent orange cork landed with a splash on the edge of the green spartina grass and ... Keep Reading
Kayak Hilton Head Invites You to Paddle
Wildlife Enthusiasts Take Note! Just a couple hundred yards from the sheltered bend in Broad Creek lies Kayak Hilton Head. It's paddlers glide ... Keep Reading
Hilton Head Distillery: Adventurous, Indulgent and Rooted in Tradition
The spirit makers at Hilton Head’s very first craft distillery are on a voyage. Their ship is patiently and carefully built in the old ways — but ... Keep Reading
The Society of Bluffton Artists’ Featured Artist Show: Penny Healy’s “USA From Sea to Shining Sea”
The Society of Bluffton Artist gallery in Old Town Bluffton is showing the works of Penny Healy. Penny Healy’s art exhibit features 50 state ... Keep Reading
CATCHING “BULLS”: What to Know About Fishing for Red Drum
Fishing for Bulls is an Early Fall treat! Also known as redfish, spot tail bass, puppy drum or channel bass, red drum got their name from the ... Keep Reading
Shooting Dogs: A Lighthearted Look at a Sporting Dog Moment.
One thing’s for sure, when it comes to outdoor writing and photography, people in the Palmetto State cannot get enough of sporting dogs doing their ... Keep Reading
