GOLF for EVERYONE!
A Universal Game for All Kinds of Players “The ball waits on me,” Daniel answers me after a long moment in thought. Maya pipes up then, ... Keep Reading
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The Legendary Live Oak
There are few symbols of the Lowcountry more iconic than the centuries old, majestic Live Oak. There are many such oaks in our area. These ... Keep Reading
Do You Know The Way To Cardinal Road?
Fun-seekers take note! If you haven’t been to Cardinal Road yet, you’re in for a treat. “Brewing” for over a decade, a fun new vibe has arrived on ... Keep Reading
“Around the Sound” Helps to Keep the Port Royal Sound Clean and Healthy!
HELP US RAISE $50,000 IN “SOUND RESEARCH” FUNDS SIMPLY BY EXPLORING THE AREA’S GREATEST BEACHES, TRAILS & WATERWAYS! HOW IT WORKS Register a ... Keep Reading
Fishing For Spanish Mackerel
One of summer’s top targets for the Hilton Head/Bluffton charter fishing fleet and recreational anglers alike is the Spanish mackerel. These roaming ... Keep Reading
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
The History of the Juneteenth Celebration!
Juneteenth is also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day. It is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, ... Keep Reading
Springtime Flowers in Bluffton
See what's blooming in Bluffton. Bluffton offers an abundance of history and great food, not to mention the architecture and charm. But spring brings ... 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
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
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 lucky enough ... 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 in Bluffton can be chilly and gray. It’s the ... 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
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
The Gift of Golf
Enjoy this inspiring sport for a lifetime. Golf is an attractive sport for players of all ages. It’s exhilarating and peaceful at the same time. ... 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
Beaujolais Nouveau
One minute after midnight on the third Thursday of November, millions of cases of Beaujolais Nouveau make their way from the French countryside to ... Keep Reading
Apple Delights
Hard cider signals the arrival of autumn and serves as an ideal fall treat of apple delights. What is apple cider? The answer depends on who you ... 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
Remembering Hurricane Matthew
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
Old Savannah Tours: Bringing History to Life for 40 Years
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Savannah offers so much to see. Interested in learning about Savannah’s history or exploring its haunted ... Keep Reading
Beaufort’s Must-See Museums and Recovered Ruins
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
Want to Help Our Baby Sea Turtles? Here’s How.
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
What To Know When Wedding in Bluffton
Here are a few things you should know before planning a Bluffton wedding: Wedding Applications & Important Information Both applicants ... Keep Reading
Spend A Day on the Water
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
See Savannah’s Museums This Summer
Looking for an excursion that's educational and keeps you in the air conditioning? Savannah is home to a unique plethora of museums, revolving around ... Keep Reading
Get On Location and See the Movie Sites in Beaufort!
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
Public Boat Landings and Piers in Bluffton and Nearby Areas
Boat Landings: Alljoy Boat Landing: 265 Alljoy Rd., Bluffton Access to May River and Calibogue Sound Long fetch; Water can be ... Keep Reading
3 Southern-Style Recipes for Summer
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
Shark Season!
This month, reel in one of these tackle-busting brutes. June’s warmer waters have populated quickly with a diverse and bountiful population of ... Keep Reading
The Flavors, Textures and Experiences of Red Wines
If you’ve ever wanted to explore red wine, here are some tips that can help. Since there are thousands of different red wines, it can be daunting ... Keep Reading
Savannah’s Historic Cemeteries
Bluffton, SC is just a short drive over the border into Savannah, Georgia. It is well-worth a day trip to visit the Hostess City of the South. And no ... Keep Reading
Pluff Mud: The Stinky Stuff of the Lowcountry Marsh
A Lowcountry spring is an olfactory celebration. Stroll along one of Hilton Head’s many waterfront boardwalks, and your nose might be entertained ... Keep Reading
Spring Staycation in the Lowcountry
Sometimes a vacation a world away—or even a state away, let alone out of the country—isn’t feasible. Whether it be pockets emptied from the hurricane ... Keep Reading
Shop Locally to Keep the Bluffton State of Mind Alive
We always say, “Bluffton is a State of Mind,” but it’s not just a saying around here; it’s a lifestyle and our town’s motto. Why? Because the culture ... Keep Reading
Spartina: The Splendor of Our Marsh Grass
Spartina, a.k.a, cordgrass serves as a keystone element in the Lowcountry’s saltmarsh environment. March heralds the arrival of spring here ... Keep Reading
Here’s to a Healthy Valentine’s Day with Wine and Chocolate
But did you know that there are many heart-healthy benefits that go along with delicious icons of romance? So when you’re enjoying that ... 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
Gullah Culture – Did You Know?
The Island’s West African roots still thrive today in the Gullah culture of our native islanders. The Gullah people are direct descendants of ... 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
Southern Specialties
From traditional Southern meals to sugary sippin’s and late night nibbles, the Lowcountry's culinary scene is vast and growing immensely nationwide. ... 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
