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
Beaches
“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
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
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
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
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
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
Trash the Bags: Beaufort County’s Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags
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
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
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
