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
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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
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
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
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
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 ... 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
Thanksgiving Wines
Choose the best Thanksgiving wines to complement a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or you’re a ... Keep Reading
Gulf Fritillary Butterflies
Throughout most of the year in Bluffton, Gulf fritillary butterflies can be seen gathering nectar. The fall in particular is a great time to ... Keep Reading
Lowcountry Oysters
Fall and winter mean Oyster Season in the South. With the humidity lowering and the cool breezes of fall blowing in, there is nothing better than ... 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
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
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
Spanish Moss Trail: Enjoy the Great Outdoors!
Discover the Great Outdoors on a Spanish Moss Trail. If you enjoy hiking, biking, walking, fishing, dog walking, riding a scooter, skateboarding or ... 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
Southern Cooking
The Lowcountry is proud of its Southern cooking - and rightly so. The appeal of Southern food crosses social, racial and geographic lines. Young ... 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
Spiritual Shelter – Church of the Cross Offers Insight Into Antebellum Bluffton
The Episcopalian Church of the Cross sits on a bluff overlooking the scenic May River. It serves as the heart and soul of Bluffton for many area ... Keep Reading
Sheepshead: The Fish With Human Teeth
The aquatic ecosystem of Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry is home to a wide variety of animals. They work in harmony to create the beautiful ... Keep Reading
Dolphin Watching
One of the favorite pastimes of Lowcountry residents and visitors is watching dolphins. Many people don't realize, however, that they are ... Keep Reading
Discover Wormsloe Historic Site
Just miles south of Bluffton is a Savannah treasure, Wormsloe Historic Site. This beautiful park offers a glimpse into three centuries of history. ... Keep Reading
Spring Gardening Fever
Learn how to make the most of your garden this season. Another delicious springtime in the Lowcountry! Heady scents of honeysuckle, wisteria, ... Keep Reading
Winter Bomb: The Snow & Deep Freeze of 2018
The first time I saw snow was in December of 1989. Four-wheelers pulled tubes and hydro-slides attached to ski ropes. Thrilled teens sailed ... Keep Reading
History of the Irish in the Lowcountry
The Irish influence extends far beyond St. Patrick’s Day. Ever since America’s first Irish pilgrims sailed to the New World on the Mayflower, America ... Keep Reading
Praise Houses
Praise houses of Bluffton There are three remaining praise houses in Bluffton. One lies on Simmonsville Road, another behind the privately owned ... Keep Reading
The History of Hoppin’ John
A Southern dish of black-eyed peas and rice historically eaten on New Year’s Day for good luck. The first written “receipt” for Hoppin’ John ... Keep Reading
Holiday Spirits Guide
Locally brewed beer, wine, mead and spirits infuse Bluffton with plenty of Lowcountry cheer. Mike and Juliana Tripka, the owners of Bee-Town Mead ... Keep Reading
Environmental Sustainability and the Ban of Single-use Plastic Bags
If you have any connection to environmental issues in the Lowcountry, you have likely heard that Hilton Head and Beaufort County banned single-use ... Keep Reading
What Blufftonians Thankful For
As Thanksgiving approaches, Bluffton residents reflect on what they’re most thankful for at this time of year. Here in Bluffton, residents endured ... Keep Reading
Celebrate Bluffton’s Historic Churches
Two historic churches represent two distinct segments of Lowcountry society. This journey through the past begins just outside of Pritchardville ... Keep Reading
Coral, the Undersea Farmers
Did you know that Coral is, in fact, an animal that has evolved to incorporate a garden in its own tissue? Coral doesn’t eat the plant– it simply ... Keep Reading
Longhorn Steakhouse Outlaw Ribeye Steak Recipe
They say the Longhorn Steakhouse Outlaw Ribeye is so good it is criminal. If prepared right, this juicy marbling, perfectly seasoned and ... Keep Reading
Tips for Pet Portraiture
When I do a portrait of a pup, I work strictly from photographs. I prefer to meet with the owner and their pet to get to know them and gain insight ... Keep Reading
Mary Kay Andrews’ Sand Bar Sangria Recipe
Mary Kay Andrews' Sand Bar Sangria Recipe: Way back when I was in college kid, sangria was new and exotic—like fondue. And crépes. Admittedly, I ... Keep Reading
Discover Dolphins: A World Full of Wonder
There are approximately 170 Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncates) documented as full-time residents in Beaufort County. The local ... Keep Reading
Solo Genre: Solo-Guitar-Player-Life
When I did my first solo show at The Roasting Room, I got a whole new appreciation for the solo-guitar-player-life. I practiced. I recorded my ... Keep Reading
A Hat and Sunglasses for Summer Eye Health
The next time you pack for the beach, there are two items that are just as important as a bottle of sunblock: a hat and sunglasses. Ultraviolet ... Keep Reading
