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
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The Art of Bluffton: Land of Promise for Free Spirits
My Journey: The Art of Bluffton The human hand could hardly paint a finer scene than what appears around every bend in the Lowcountry. Natural beauty ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Gallery Guide
Bluffton is the perfect place to discover an original masterpiece at a local gallery. Many Bluffton artists find inspiration in the remarkable beauty ... Keep Reading
A Guide to Community Farmers’ Markets & Certified Roadside Stands
Craving homegrown melons, vegetables, peanuts and other produce, fresh seafood, flowers, meats or prepared foods? Then pack up your reusable bags ... Keep Reading
Summer Shopping in Bluffton
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
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
Exploring the May River
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
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
A Tour of Bluffton’s Antebellum Homes
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
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
Fall Splendor
The Lowcountry is full of subtle surprises in the fall. Ah, fall! This favorite season conjures up images of vibrantly colored leaves. The nip ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Holiday Traditions
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
Historic Haunted Bluffton
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
The History of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
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’s Legacy Lives On
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
Drunk on Daufuskie: Real Island Music
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
Facts about South Carolina
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’s Gallery Guide
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
The Lowcountry Oyster Trail Comes to Bluffton
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
Sharks: 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 ... Keep Reading
NATIVE or NOT: Bluffton Blooms
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
Tek Me to Duh Watuh – A Gullah Church Psalm
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
Time To Play: An Outreach to Music Education
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
Spring Fishing
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
Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine & Lounge
Everything inside Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine & Lounge calls to the coast. It boasts bright colors, reggae music and the smell of Jerk ... Keep Reading
Oyster Farming
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: Service Above Self
The Bluffton Rotary Club is a vibrant collection of citizens from diverse backgrounds and professions. Their legacy of leadership helps the group ... Keep Reading
Shooting the Breeze with Firefighter Tyler Marion and Captain Scott Cochran
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
Mary Alice Monroe on Lowcountry Living
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
What’s Brewing In Bluffton?
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
A Rude Awakening: Saving Baby Turtles Before the Storm
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
Baked Ravioli with Marinara Sauce Recipe
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
New Butcher on the Block
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
Aged to Perfection Affection: Community in Ridgeland, Crafted with Care
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
Hike, Bike and Wildlife!
Explore the great outdoors and enjoy exceptional hiking and biking opportunities at area nature preserves, state parks and ... Keep Reading
What’s Missing in Bluffton’s Music Scene?
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
A Christmas Tradition that Originates in the Lowcountry
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
A Fishing Lesson
"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
A Feast for the Senses
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
Bluffton Music Venue Guide
Toomers’ Bluffton Seafood House 27 Dr. Mellichamp Dr. (843) 757-0380, blufftonoyster.com Captain Woody’s Bluffton 17 ... Keep Reading
Are Polo Ponies Pampered Divas?
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
May River Grill’s Succulent Seafood Appetizer
Chef Charlie Sternburgh could be the poster child for enthusiasm and determination. Years ago, Chef Sternburgh was working in an area restaurant. ... Keep Reading
Sunny Side Up: Where to Grab Breakfast in Bluffton
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
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
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
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
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
