Tidal Waters
First-time visitors to Beaufort get quite a surprise when they encounter our nearshore waterways. Unlike most coastal areas, there is no crisp ... Keep Reading
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Gator Watching
Native to the Lowcountry, alligators are often seen here, but they can be elusive during the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Alligators ... Keep Reading
Cownose Ray Comes Out To Play
The coastal waters off of Beaufort are home to a number of varietal species of rays. One of the most visually interesting is the cownose ray. ... Keep Reading
Red Drum Resurgence
Red Drum, a.k.a. Bull Reds make a strong run in local waters this month. Twenty-five feet below the surface, a marauding school of bull ... Keep Reading
Water: Earth’s Best Substance
Living in a coastal town like Beaufort offers the opportunity to access the beach and the ocean on a regular basis. The interaction with this ... Keep Reading
Sea Turtle Season
Meet a few of the fascinating turtles that frequent Lowcountry waters. Here in our offshore waters, we are fortunate to host four of the seven ... Keep Reading
Saltwater Fly Fishing
A handful of local fishermen have been fly fishing in our waters since the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. But the sport has been growing in popularity in ... Keep Reading
Southern Cooking
The Lowcountry is proud of its culinary heritage - and rightly so. No matter what the name -- country, farmhouse or down-home cooking -- the ... 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
Get On Board with Standup Paddleboarding!
Standup paddleboarding (SUP) is an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits until a wave ... 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 ... Keep Reading
Frogmore Stew and Lowcountry Boil
There are two kinds of social gatherings in coastal Georgia and South Carolina that revolve around shellfish. Like a Louisiana boil, it usually ... Keep Reading
Boat Ramps, Landings and Piers
Boat Ramps & Landings Brickyard Creek Boat Landing: 275 Brickyard Point Rd. Approximately 10 Parking spaces (unpaved) Ramp only; No ... Keep Reading
Fall Splendor
The Lowcountry is full of subtle surprises in the fall season. Ah, fall! This favorite season conjures up images of vibrantly colored leaves. The ... Keep Reading
Auldbrass Plantation
Auldbrass Plantation showcases the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. A true architectural treasure, listed on the National Register of ... Keep Reading
The Great Sea Island Storm of 1893
On Sunday night, August 27, 1893, the eye of the huge, slow-moving Category 3 hurricane landed just south of Savannah. The great Sea Island storm ... Keep Reading
Jery’s Baskets: Weaving Together History and Art
As a five-year-old girl, Jery Taylor learned the art of sweetgrass basket weaving from her grandmother on the grounds of Boone Hall Plantation near ... Keep Reading
Explore History at Beaufort National Cemetery
Beneath the boughs of moss-draped live oaks in the heart of Beaufort County, the Beaufort National Cemetery is one of the Lowcountry’s historic ... Keep Reading
Blue Ribbon Best of Beaufort
You might be thinking you’ve heard about Beaufort, SC a lot lately. Well, you’re right! Recently, our town gained recognition by numerous ... Keep Reading
Roseate Spoonbills: The Pink Bird Repopulates
Roseate spoonbills are becoming a more common sight throughout our Lowcountry marshes. They can commonly be spotted around low tides in our ... Keep Reading
Spanish Moss Trail: Enjoy the Great Outdoors This Summer!
Discover the Great Outdoors on a Majestic Rails-to-Trails Paved Pathway. If you enjoy hiking, biking, walking, fishing, dog walking, riding a ... Keep Reading
Dolphin Watching
One of the favorite pastimes of Lowcountry residents and visitors is watching dolphin. Many people don't realize, however, that they are actually ... Keep Reading
Looking Back: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Auldbrass Plantation
Auldbrass Plantation showcases the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. A true architectural treasure, listed on the National Register of ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Named the Most Romantic Spot in South Carolina in 2018
Love is in the air in all year long in Beaufort. Residents of our town have know that for years. And now theactivetimes.com and MSN.com have ... Keep Reading
Get Outdoors in Winter
Explore the great outdoors in winter. Enjoy exceptional hiking and biking opportunities at area nature preserves, state parks and ... Keep Reading
Lowcountry Marine Environment Year in Review
Sea turtles, dolphin and fish…Oh my! SEA TURTLES Since January of 2017, there have been 30 sea turtle strandings in the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton ... Keep Reading
Pat Conroy Literary Center Celebrates the Author & Literature
Founded in 2016 to honor the legendary author of Prince of Tides, the Pat Conroy Literary Center has a mission. The Center aspires to educate, ... Keep Reading
The Story of Port Royal’s Traveling Red Buoy
This buoy is special. Why, you ask? Because this buoy has a history and a lot of miles on it. Once upon a time, it was afloat in Port Royal Sound and ... Keep Reading
The Lee Bros.’ Pickled Shrimp with Fennel Recipe
Pickled Shrimp with Fennel from The Lee Bros. "Charleston Kitchen." Serves: 8 Time: 30 minutes, plus 1 hour cooling We can hear it now: What? ... Keep Reading
Celebrate the Lowcountry’s Historic Churches
Two historic churches representing two distinct segments of Lowcountry society. This journey through the past begins just outside of Pritchardville ... Keep Reading
Undersea Farmers: A Look at Coral and the Ecosystem
Did you know 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
Community Farmers’ Markets & Certified Roadside Stands
Craving homegrown melons, vegetables, peanuts, fresh seafood, flowers, meats or prepared foods? Then pack up your reusable bags and baskets and hit ... Keep Reading
Understanding the Importance of the Port Royal Battlefield
The fate of an important South Carolina Revolutionary War battlefield remains uncertain in Beaufort Country. While it is common for Revolutionary ... 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
Area Beach Guide
Bluffton Brighton Beach: For that small-town Lowcountry feel, Brighton Beach at the end of Alljoy Road is the place to go. The Alljoy Boat Landing ... Keep Reading
The Magic of the Sea Islands!
The sea islands that extend along the Eastern coast of South Carolina and Georgia have a history and a style all their own. From the sandy ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Named The South’s Best Small Town in 2017
Beaufort named The South’s Best Small Town in 2017. Each year Southern Living releases a whole set of lists boasting “The South’s Best,” which ... Keep Reading
South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find some frequently asked questions about the State of South Carolina. • How Did South Carolina Get Its Name? King Charles I of ... Keep Reading
Gullah Heritage History
Gullah Heritage History In the late 1600s, enslaved West Africans were brought to the Georgia and South Carolina sea islands to tend the rice and ... Keep Reading
Swinging the Club, Not Hitting the Ball
Golf is a funny game: To succeed, you have to slow down. You can take the right path toward the ball and know your club inside-out (pun intended), ... Keep Reading
Watermelon: A Juicy Summer Delights
Perhaps more than any other fruit, watermelon is a symbol of summer, a juicy embodiment of the season. As the temperatures peak in the Lowcountry ... Keep Reading
Short Sales vs. Foreclosures: What To Know
The facts about short sales and foreclosures. Short Sales A short sale is a sale of a property for an amount that is less than the amount ... 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
Hunting Island Beach Information
HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK Hunting Island is South Carolina’s single most popular state park, attracting more than a million human visitors a ... Keep Reading
Oysters a Lowcountry Delicacy!
Oysters have been a favorite staple for islanders for centuries. Early Native American harvested oysters, subsisting on the plentiful bivalve ... Keep Reading
Discover Beaufort History Museum
History truly comes to life at the Beaufort History Museum. Originally constructed in 1799, the brick and tabby arsenal has participated in a number ... Keep Reading
The Parris Island Museum
Explore the long, rich legacy of the Marine Corps at the Parris Island Museum. The Depot is home to the Marine Corps' first Command Museum, the ... Keep Reading
The History Of Sea Island Cotton
In the 18th century, cotton truly was king in Beaufort. Sea Island Cotton — a strain of cotton unique to the Lowcountry — served as a lucrative ... Keep Reading
Hunting Island
Hunting Island State Park attracts more than a million visitors each year. It offers five miles of pristine beaches, an historic lighthouse and a ... Keep Reading
Hunting Island Lighthouse
The historic Hunting Island lighthouse was originally constructed in 1859 and is the only one in the state of South Carolina that is open to the ... Keep Reading
