Delightful Dolphin
A creature you just have to see to believe! The Atlantic bottlenose dolphin is probably the #1 wildlife attraction that encourages visitors and ... Keep Reading
Activities
Palmetto Dunes’ Own Doug Weaver Shares Heritage memories – Part 3
Palmetto Dunes’ own Doug Weaver shares some of his favorite Heritage memories - Part 3 In 2000 — following the birth of Doug’s two children, the ... Keep Reading
Palmetto Dunes’ Doug Weaver Heritage memories – Part 2
Palmetto Dunes’ own Doug Weaver shares some of his favorite Heritage memories - Part 2 From 1979 until 1986, Doug enjoyed the Heritage like the rest ... Keep Reading
Town of Bluffton Declares June 19 as “Juneteenth Day,” Town Holiday.
Town of Bluffton declares June 19 as “Juneteenth Day,” Town holiday. Town of Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka, on behalf of Bluffton’s Town Council, issued ... Keep Reading
Doug Weaver’s Heritage Memories – Part 1
Palmetto Dunes’ own Doug Weaver shares some of his favorite Heritage memories - Part 1 Golf fans know that under normal circumstances this week, ... Keep Reading
Savannah Music Festival Announces Fall Concert Series Featuring Rescheduled Artists from 2020 Season
Five concerts that were originally scheduled for the 2020 Savannah Music Festival season have been rescheduled as part of a special new fall concert ... Keep Reading
What’s In Your Bag?
Golf clubs are the equipment we use to hit the golf ball out on the beautiful golf courses in the Lowcountry. A golf club has three parts—the ... 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 ... Keep Reading
Sea Pork
Solving a mystery about a common sight on local beaches. Have you ever stumbled upon something strange-looking on Hilton Head Island’s beaches? ... 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
Hiking the Palmetto Trail During COVID-19
South Carolina’s premier cross-state trail system will remain open during the COVID-19 time period. This will allow individuals and ... Keep Reading
Experience Golf with Correct Techniques
Learn techniques that will help you excel on the green and beyond. You’ve probably heard many stories about the difficulty of golf from people who ... 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
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
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
Sheepshead: Delicious Delights
These black-and-white striped battlers are challenging and delicious. Blessed as we are here in the Lowcountry to have 80-degree days in the ... 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
Enjoy the Outdoors
There are so many ways to experience the Lowcountry’s wild beauty this season. November is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your ... Keep Reading
Fall In The Lowcountry
Subtle changes signal a change of seasons and Fall in the Lowcountry. Here in the Lowcountry, October is a month of gentle transition. As the ... Keep Reading
Enjoy Bluffton’s Parks This Summer
Explore the beauty and charm of Bluffton, while discovering the many parks and recreational activities along the moss-laden oaks lining the streets. ... Keep Reading
Get On Board with Standup Paddleboarding!
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits until a wave ... Keep Reading
Enjoy the Sights, Tastes, History and Traditions of Beautiful Bluffton
Old Town Bluffton, Highway 46 takes you straight into Downtown Bluffton: This delightful area along the beautiful May River is compact but loaded ... Keep Reading
Lowcountry Chimneys, Fireplaces and Firepits
Chimneys evoke fond memories of families gathering on a chilly evening. Fireplaces not only provide a warm focal point for the family, but often ... Keep Reading
The Majestic Great Blue Heron
One of the many creatures you are sure to encounter in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve is the Great Blue Heron. A Lowcountry treasure and a ... Keep Reading
Wonderful Wood Storks
Wood storks can be seen gracefully soaring over marshes or feeding in the shallows during low tide all over Bluffton. These large wading birds are ... Keep Reading
Gullah Heritage History
Gullah Heritage History In the late 1600's, enslaved West Africans were brought to the Georgia and South Carolina sea islands to tend the rice ... Keep Reading
5 Facts About Old Town Bluffton
1. Old Town Bluffton is a great destination for visitors. Situated along a natural bluff overlooking the May River, Old Town Bluffton features ... Keep Reading
The Important Work of the Waddell Mariculture Center
The Waddell Mariculture Center (WMC) is the ONLY facility like it in the United States. And, yes, it is in Bluffton, South Carolina and has been ... Keep Reading
Top 5 Fall & Winter Golf Tips: How to make the most of your game this month.
Golf is a sport that can take a lifetime to perfect. There are always new ways to refine your swing, practice your putt and improve your score. ... Keep Reading
Holiday Cranberry Mule Recipe from Hilton Head Distillery
The Cranberry Mule is a holiday take on the popular Moscow Mule. 'Tis the season to be jolly. Celebrate with friends and family, and we indulge in a ... Keep Reading
The Gift Of Fishing
A lifetime love of the sport passes through the generations. ‘Tis the season and, as usual, I spend a lot of time contemplating gifts. I have long ... Keep Reading
Real Christmas Trees vs Fake: There is No Debate
History Of Christmas Trees The whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the ... Keep Reading
Polo Ponies
Polo Ponies I assumed that the riders were going to be athlete divas, simply because of the game’s moniker, “the sport of kings.” I quickly ... Keep Reading
The Power of the Tides
In May of 1979, I was a fledgling college student with an idea of opening a windsurfing school. On a whim, a truck loaded six windsurfers and ... Keep Reading
Visit Savannah’s Historic Squares
Savannah’s scenic jewels make this historic city remarkably beautiful and unforgettable. The 22 squares in Savannah today provide locals and visitors ... Keep Reading
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
Island Beaches
Hilton Head Island boasts some of the finest and most pristine beaches in the Southeast. And since they are just a few miles away from Bluffton, ... Keep Reading
Great Shots from the Three Toughest Lies in Golf
Hitting a golf ball straight is difficult enough from a flat lie. When you and the ball are suddenly on different levels, it becomes even ... Keep Reading
Visit the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
The Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, located near the bridge to Hilton Head Island, offers an ideal place to enjoy the natural beauty of the ... Keep Reading
Roseate Spoonbills: The Pink Bird Makes a Come Back
Roseate spoonbills are becoming a more common sight throughout our Lowcountry marshes. They can commonly be spotted around low tides in our marshes, ... Keep Reading
Etiquette on the Golf Greens
Manners matter whether you’re teeing off, driving or putting on the greens. With its emerald greens, spectacular weather and world-class courses, ... Keep Reading
Saltwater Fly Fishing
A handful of local fishermen have been fly fishing in Lowcountry waters since the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. But, the sport has been growing in ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Marine Sports & Supply
140 Burnt Church Road | Bluffton | (843) 757-7593. ... Keep Reading
Around Town – Things to Do This Summer
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
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
Staying Cool on the Course
Staying cool is vital to a successful golf outing. Golf In Bluffton is fun because of the game—it is social and it is outdoors. However, the outdoor ... Keep Reading
Art on the Outside: Michele Roldán-Shaw’s Dolphin Mural on Calhoun Street
Mayfest is an amazing annual celebration of regional artists and artisans, but local painters, potters, sculptors, woodworkers, jewelry makers and ... Keep Reading
Teeth, Tail Fins & Tourists
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 anywhere ... Keep Reading
Armed & Dangerous: A Humorous Look at a Lowcountry Oyster Roast
You never forget your first love…or your first oyster roast. A high school seafood monger, I spent much of my formative years serving endless ... Keep Reading
A Day at the Sandbar
Surveying the horizon and tide table it became clear a river party should be organized. The tide was high and about to turn and, with nary a cloud in ... Keep Reading
